Sociology Professors in Arizona
Is Arizona a good place for you to work as a Sociology Professor?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Sociology Professors in Arizona are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Sociology Professors in Arizona is growing faster than average.
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Sociology Professors in Arizona earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Sociology Professors Work in Arizona?
In Arizona, there were 90 people working as Sociology Professors in the year 2018.
There were 80 Sociology Professors employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 10 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 210 Sociology Professors working in it, which means Arizona has fewer Sociology Professors than average.
Job Projections for Arizona
Jobs for Sociology Professors in this state are growing at a rate of 12.5% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 9.5%.
Arizona Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 10 annual job openings, and 90 total jobs in 2026 for Sociology Professors in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 1,600 annual jobs and 19,600 total jobs in 2026.
What do Sociology Professors Make in Arizona?
In 2018 wages for Sociology Professors ranged from $44,630 to $158,970 with $84,300 being the median annual salary.
The median salary in Arizona is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Arizona Metros for Sociology Professors
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Sociology Professors.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 40 | $97,150 |
Top States for Sociology Professors Employment
The table below shows the states where most Sociology Professors work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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New York | 1,290 | $79,180 |
Texas | 1,010 | $74,280 |
California | 970 | $90,330 |
Pennsylvania | 800 | $74,180 |
Massachusetts | 730 | $75,600 |
Ohio | 620 | $80,210 |
Illinois | 610 | $69,450 |
Michigan | 580 | $81,000 |
North Carolina | 500 | $66,370 |
New Jersey | 480 | $81,960 |
Tennessee | 450 | $19,440 |
Virginia | 430 | $66,800 |
Washington | 340 | $62,980 |
Indiana | 320 | $73,470 |
Colorado | 290 | $62,890 |
Utah | 270 | $89,370 |
Minnesota | 270 | $76,370 |
Wisconsin | 250 | $78,800 |
Kansas | 250 | $68,710 |
South Carolina | 240 | $61,690 |
Below are the states where Sociology Professors get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
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District of Columbia | $116,760 |
Rhode Island | $96,700 |
California | $90,330 |
New Hampshire | $89,510 |
Utah | $89,370 |
Florida | $88,540 |
Connecticut | $85,020 |
Arizona | $84,300 |
New Jersey | $81,960 |
Michigan | $81,000 |
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References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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