Geography Teachers, Postsecondary Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for geography teachers, postsecondarys across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- California$155,320
- Maryland$126,310
- Oregon$117,720
- Connecticut$110,250
- New York$107,580
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Nebraska$70,900
- Michigan$81,250
- Mississippi$83,250
- Ohio$83,910
- Missouri$87,490
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $155,320 | $146,040 | $75 | +51.8% | 280 |
| 2 | Maryland | $126,310 | $103,430 | $61 | +23.4% | 110 |
| 3 | Oregon | $117,720 | $113,500 | $57 | +15% | 180 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $110,250 | $105,470 | $53 | +7.7% | 40 |
| 5 | New York | $107,580 | $100,420 | $52 | +5.1% | 200 |
| 6 | Vermont | $104,880 | $107,790 | $50 | +2.5% | 40 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $103,720 | $101,870 | $50 | +1.3% | 60 |
| 8 | Texas | $102,760 | $99,510 | $49 | +0.4% | 180 |
| 9 | Minnesota | $100,330 | $95,890 | $48 | -2% | 120 |
| 10 | South Carolina | $98,900 | $85,810 | $48 | -3.4% | 80 |
| 11 | Wisconsin | $98,790 | $78,710 | $48 | -3.5% | 70 |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | $98,540 | $97,120 | $47 | -3.7% | 220 |
| 13 | Indiana | $98,020 | $82,830 | $47 | -4.2% | 70 |
| 14 | Illinois | $96,590 | $100,790 | $46 | -5.6% | 140 |
| 15 | Arizona | $95,570 | $82,510 | $46 | -6.6% | 110 |
| 16 | New Mexico | $92,150 | $89,060 | $44 | -10% | 30 |
| 17 | New Jersey | $90,910 | $78,540 | $44 | -11.2% | 50 |
| 18 | North Carolina | $90,780 | $84,630 | $44 | -11.3% | 160 |
| 19 | Washington | $90,730 | $90,550 | $44 | -11.4% | 100 |
| 20 | Kentucky | $89,550 | $86,790 | $43 | -12.5% | 50 |
| 21 | Tennessee | $89,130 | $81,220 | $43 | -12.9% | 80 |
| 22 | Oklahoma | $88,710 | $84,170 | $43 | -13.3% | 50 |
| 23 | Georgia | $88,700 | $85,420 | $43 | -13.3% | 60 |
| 24 | Missouri | $87,490 | $83,530 | $42 | -14.5% | 40 |
| 25 | Ohio | $83,910 | $81,290 | $40 | -18% | 150 |
| 26 | Mississippi | $83,250 | $75,130 | $40 | -18.7% | 50 |
| 27 | Michigan | $81,250 | $81,380 | $39 | -20.6% | 80 |
| 28 | Nebraska | $70,900 | $72,300 | $34 | -30.7% | 40 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 15 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $146,040 | $159,950 | 100 |
| 2 | Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $109,900 | $105,320 | 30 |
| 3 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $107,830 | $110,680 | 60 |
| 4 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $104,790 | $99,870 | — |
| 5 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $103,470 | $115,820 | 130 |
| 6 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $103,280 | $103,550 | 90 |
| 7 | Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $101,590 | $109,140 | 30 |
| 8 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $100,080 | $102,990 | 40 |
| 9 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $99,640 | $112,140 | 60 |
| 10 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $99,560 | $120,230 | 120 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing geography teachers, postsecondarys (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junior Colleges, Local Government Owned | $111,170 | $115,380 | 460 |
| 2 | Educational Services, Local Government Owned | $111,150 | $115,900 | 610 |
| 3 | Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $111,150 | $115,900 | 610 |
| 4 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Local Government Owned | $103,470 | $117,430 | 150 |
| 5 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Privately Owned | $102,580 | $104,940 | 410 |
| 6 | Educational Services, Privately Owned | $102,200 | $104,660 | 410 |
| 7 | Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $102,200 | $104,660 | 410 |
| 8 | Junior Colleges | $101,130 | $106,830 | 610 |
| 9 | Educational Services | $97,590 | $102,350 | 3,330 |
| 10 | Cross-Industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local | $97,590 | $102,350 | 3,330 |
| 11 | Sector 61 - Educational Services | $97,590 | $102,350 | 3,330 |
| 12 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $97,120 | $101,340 | 2,710 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do geography teachers, postsecondary make in the U.S.?
The median geography teachers, postsecondary salary in the United States is $97,590 per year (mean $102,350), and about 80% earn between $52,550 and $165,460.
How much do geography teachers, postsecondary make per hour?
Roughly $49 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $102,350 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays geography teachers, postsecondary the most?
California has the highest average pay for geography teachers, postsecondary at $155,320 per year (median $146,040).
What is the job outlook for geography teachers, postsecondary?
Employment is projected to change +3.3% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 300 openings per year.
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