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Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary PERM Salary
Wages offered on certified PERM labor certifications for sociology teachers, postsecondary, decided in fiscal year 2026 through Jun 30, 2026.
- Certified filings
- 24
- FY 2026 through Q3
- Median offered wage
- $85,000
- Middle half $68,205 to $90,000
- Certified rate
- 100.0%
- 0 denied
- Median, all workers
- $84,290
- BLS OEWS, May 2025
Top employers
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By work state
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| State | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 4 | $96,750 |
| New York | 3 | $75,000 |
| California | 2 | Not reported |
| Iowa | 2 | Not reported |
| Illinois | 2 | Not reported |
| Florida | 1 | Not reported |
| Hawaii | 1 | Not reported |
| Indiana | 1 | Not reported |
| Minnesota | 1 | Not reported |
| Montana | 1 | Not reported |
| New Mexico | 1 | Not reported |
| Nevada | 1 | Not reported |
| Utah | 1 | Not reported |
| Virginia | 1 | Not reported |
| Vermont | 1 | Not reported |
| Washington | 1 | Not reported |
Top work cities
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| # | City | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago, IL | 2 | Too few filings |
| 2 | Binghamton, NY | 1 | Too few filings |
| 3 | Bozeman, MT | 1 | Too few filings |
| 4 | Burlington, VT | 1 | Too few filings |
| 5 | Decorah, IA | 1 | Too few filings |
| 6 | Fairfield, IA | 1 | Too few filings |
| 7 | Fitchburg, MA | 1 | Too few filings |
| 8 | Gainesville, FL | 1 | Too few filings |
| 9 | Honolulu, HI | 1 | Too few filings |
| 10 | Las Cruces, NM | 1 | Too few filings |
| 11 | Lexington, VA | 1 | Too few filings |
| 12 | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | Too few filings |
| 13 | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | Too few filings |
| 14 | Northampton, MA | 1 | Too few filings |
| 15 | Ogden, UT | 1 | Too few filings |
| 16 | Orange, CA | 1 | Too few filings |
| 17 | Reno, NV | 1 | Too few filings |
| 18 | Spokane, WA | 1 | Too few filings |
| 19 | Stony Brook, NY | 1 | Too few filings |
| 20 | Syracuse, NY | 1 | Too few filings |
| 21 | West Lafayette, IN | 1 | Too few filings |
| 22 | Worcester, MA | 1 | Too few filings |
Job titles employers used
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| # | Job title | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Professor | 12 | $85,000 |
| 2 | Assistant Professor of Sociology | 4 | $93,000 |
| 3 | Assistant Professor (Sociology) | 2 | Too few filings |
| 4 | Assistant Professor - Law and Society | 1 | Too few filings |
| 5 | Assistant Professor - Sociology | 1 | Too few filings |
| 6 | Assistant Professor of Sociology 12110.190.6 | 1 | Too few filings |
| 7 | Assistant Professor, Criminology | 1 | Too few filings |
| 8 | Instructor | 1 | Too few filings |
| 9 | University Faculty Sociology | 1 | Too few filings |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the PERM salary for sociology teachers, postsecondary?
- The median wage offered on certified PERM labor certifications for sociology teachers, postsecondary was $85,000 a year in FY 2026 through Q3; the middle half ranged from $68,205 to $90,000.
- How does that compare with all sociology teachers, postsecondary?
- BLS reports a median of $84,290 a year for all sociology teachers, postsecondary in the U.S. (May 2025). Filings cover specific jobs at specific employers and locations, so the two are not directly comparable.