Geography Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in the United States

Median annual wage: $97,590 · Median hourly: — · Employment: 3,330

Annual Salary Percentiles

PercentileAnnualHourly
10th$52,550
25th$74,690
Median$97,590
75th$123,900
90th$165,460

Quick Facts

Reading the data

With approximately 3,330 geography teachers, postsecondary employed, this is a modest occupation in the labor market.

The mean wage of $102,350 sits 4.9% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.

Geography Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by State

The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.

StateMedian AnnualMedian Hourlyvs NationalEmployment
Arizona $82,510 -15.5% 110
California $146,040 +49.6% 280
Connecticut $105,470 +8.1% 40
Georgia $85,420 -12.5% 60
Illinois $100,790 +3.3% 140
Indiana $82,830 -15.1% 70
Kentucky $86,790 -11.1% 50
Maryland $103,430 +6.0% 110
Massachusetts $101,870 +4.4% 60
Michigan $81,380 -16.6% 80
Minnesota $95,890 -1.7% 120
Mississippi $75,130 -23.0% 50
Missouri $83,530 -14.4% 40
Nebraska $72,300 -25.9% 40
New Jersey $78,540 -19.5% 50
New Mexico $89,060 -8.7% 30
New York $100,420 +2.9% 200
North Carolina $84,630 -13.3% 160
Ohio $81,290 -16.7% 150
Oklahoma $84,170 -13.8% 50
Oregon $113,500 +16.3% 180
Pennsylvania $97,120 -0.5% 220
South Carolina $85,810 -12.1% 80
Tennessee $81,220 -16.8% 80
Texas $99,510 +2.0% 180
Vermont $107,790 +10.5% 40
Washington $90,550 -7.2% 100
Wisconsin $78,710 -19.3% 70

Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for geography teachers, postsecondary?

The median annual wage for geography teachers, postsecondary is $97,590 (— per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.

Which state pays geography teachers, postsecondary the most?

Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.

How many geography teachers, postsecondary are employed in the U.S.?

There are approximately 3,330 geography teachers, postsecondary employed nationally, per BLS OES.

How much do geography teachers, postsecondary make per hour?

The median hourly wage is —. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.