SOC 25-1064 · May 2025 · United States
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Geography Teachers, Postsecondary across the United States is $97,590 per year, measured over 3,330 jobs. The highest state median is in California, at $146,040.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Geography Teachers, Postsecondary
Pay for this occupation varies by 102.0% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. California pays $146,040 and Nebraska pays $72,300.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $146,040 | 280 | |
| 2 | Oregon | $113,500 | 180 | |
| 3 | Vermont | $107,790 | 40 | |
| 4 | Connecticut | $105,470 | 40 | |
| 5 | Maryland | $103,430 | 110 | |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $101,870 | 60 | |
| 7 | Illinois | $100,790 | 140 | |
| 8 | New York | $100,420 | 200 | |
| 9 | Texas | $99,510 | 180 | |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $97,120 | 220 |
States with the most Geography Teachers, Postsecondary jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 280 | $146,040 | |
| 2 | Pennsylvania | 220 | $97,120 | |
| 3 | New York | 200 | $100,420 | |
| 4 | Oregon | 180 | $113,500 | |
| 5 | Texas | 180 | $99,510 | |
| 6 | North Carolina | 160 | $84,630 | |
| 7 | Ohio | 150 | $81,290 | |
| 8 | Illinois | 140 | $100,790 | |
| 9 | Minnesota | 120 | $95,890 | |
| 10 | Arizona | 110 | $82,510 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles | $146,040 | 100 |
| 2 | Austin | $109,900 | 30 |
| 3 | Minneapolis | $107,830 | 60 |
| 4 | Philadelphia | $104,790 | — |
| 5 | Portland | $103,470 | 130 |
| 6 | Chicago | $103,280 | 90 |
| 7 | Hartford | $101,590 | 30 |
| 8 | Seattle | $100,080 | 40 |
| 9 | New York | $99,640 | 60 |
| 10 | Washington | $99,560 | 120 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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