SOC 251064

Geography Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in geography. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

National Median

$86,730

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$86,730

Entry Level (10th pct)

$49,990

Experienced (90th pct)

$164,350

Total Employed

3,290

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$49,990 - $66,400
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$66,400 - $120,220
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$120,220 - $164,350

Highest Paying Locations for Geography Teachers, Postsecondary

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$178,550

+105.9% vs national

Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

$169,670

+95.6% vs national

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

$164,660

+89.9% vs national

California

$162,050

+86.8% vs national

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

$140,140

+61.6% vs national

Geography Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 49 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$178,550	50
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA	$169,670	40
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA	$164,660	50
California	$162,050	330
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$140,140	100
Oregon	$124,060	100
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$120,220	90
Vermont	$103,950	40
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$103,780	50
Maryland	$100,110	100
South Carolina	$99,030	40
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN	$98,880	90
Massachusetts	$98,220	60
New York	$97,960	200
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	$97,760	70
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$95,940	50
Texas	$95,780	250
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$95,510	90
Minnesota	$94,120	100
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$87,910	50
Illinois	$87,410	140
Connecticut	$86,830	40
Ohio	$85,720	100
New Mexico	$85,460	40
Virginia	$85,400	70
Iowa	$85,000	30
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT	$84,920	50
Pennsylvania	$84,350	190
Mississippi	$83,570	40
Wisconsin	$82,720	90
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	$82,310	N/A
College Station-Bryan, TX	$82,270	60
Utah	$81,940	70
Washington	$81,910	120
Kentucky	$81,690	40
Indiana	$81,600	70
Missouri	$81,370	40
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC	$81,210	50
North Carolina	$81,210	180
Oklahoma	$80,910	60
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA	$80,200	60
Georgia	$80,200	70
New Jersey	$78,220	60
Colorado	$77,430	130
Arizona	$77,200	50
Michigan	$77,180	100
Tennessee	$76,450	100
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN	$72,610	30
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX	$71,440	40

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Geography Teachers, Postsecondary?

The national median annual salary for Geography Teachers, Postsecondary is $86,730, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Geography Teachers, Postsecondarys earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Geography Teachers, Postsecondarys is San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median salary of $178,550.

How much can an experienced Geography Teachers, Postsecondary make?

Top-earning Geography Teachers, Postsecondarys (90th percentile) make $164,350 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.