Geography Teachers, Postsecondary Salary
Average salary, salary range, and compensation data for Geography Teachers, Postsecondary positions across the United States.
Median Annual Salary
$86,730
National average
Salary Range
$49,990 – $164,350
10th–90th percentile
Data Year
2024
Source: BLS
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by City
| Location | Median Salary | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $178,550 | $56,110 | N/A |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $169,670 | $68,520 | N/A |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $164,660 | $72,890 | N/A |
| California | $162,050 | $66,490 | N/A |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $140,140 | $49,660 | N/A |
| Oregon | $124,060 | $36,120 | $175,560 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $120,220 | $60,520 | $196,080 |
| Vermont | $103,950 | $84,260 | $143,850 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $103,780 | $76,110 | $138,020 |
| Maryland | $100,110 | $64,160 | $196,080 |
| South Carolina | $99,030 | $46,220 | $127,400 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $98,880 | $47,840 | $153,840 |
| Massachusetts | $98,220 | $64,420 | $154,100 |
| New York | $97,960 | $56,460 | $163,380 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $97,760 | $60,030 | $153,610 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $95,940 | $62,040 | $144,360 |
| Texas | $95,780 | $53,130 | $156,850 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $95,510 | $47,780 | $159,610 |
| Minnesota | $94,120 | $66,970 | $126,950 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $87,910 | $42,300 | $175,560 |
| Illinois | $87,410 | $47,840 | $127,250 |
| Connecticut | $86,830 | $60,560 | $128,830 |
| Ohio | $85,720 | $21,740 | $125,860 |
| New Mexico | $85,460 | $60,550 | $129,880 |
| Virginia | $85,400 | $57,500 | $152,020 |
| Iowa | $85,000 | $30,070 | $123,600 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $84,920 | $39,660 | $138,710 |
| Pennsylvania | $84,350 | $48,550 | $129,190 |
| Mississippi | $83,570 | $55,940 | $129,230 |
| Wisconsin | $82,720 | $53,430 | $170,920 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $82,310 | $48,550 | $132,870 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $82,270 | $59,210 | $156,850 |
| Utah | $81,940 | $39,660 | $133,110 |
| Washington | $81,910 | $55,570 | $106,370 |
| Kentucky | $81,690 | $48,910 | $119,840 |
| Indiana | $81,600 | $39,130 | $161,950 |
| Missouri | $81,370 | $63,620 | $125,410 |
| North Carolina | $81,210 | $50,680 | $129,870 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $81,210 | $43,630 | $96,430 |
| Oklahoma | $80,910 | $61,150 | $105,010 |
| Georgia | $80,200 | $60,200 | $116,610 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $80,200 | $60,200 | $141,700 |
| New Jersey | $78,220 | $34,670 | $145,460 |
| Colorado | $77,430 | $29,990 | $115,330 |
| Arizona | $77,200 | $53,800 | $136,930 |
| Michigan | $77,180 | $39,660 | $122,970 |
| Tennessee | $76,450 | $48,320 | $111,530 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $72,610 | $48,320 | $111,530 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $71,440 | $53,130 | $120,400 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Geography Teachers, Postsecondary make?▾
The median annual salary for a Geography Teachers, Postsecondary is $86,730, with a typical range of $49,990 – $164,350 depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is the starting salary for a Geography Teachers, Postsecondary?▾
Entry-level Geography Teachers, Postsecondary positions typically start around $49,990 per year. Salaries increase significantly with experience and specialization.
Where do Geography Teachers, Postsecondarys earn the most?▾
Geography Teachers, Postsecondarys tend to earn the highest salaries in major metropolitan areas. Use the salary by city table above to compare compensation across different locations.