Geography Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for geography teachers, postsecondary is $97,590, or — per hour. About 3,330 people work in this occupation nationwide. Wages vary substantially by state — from $146,040 in California to $72,300 in Nebraska.
Wage distribution nationwide
Earnings spread across all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Salary by state
All 28 states with published data, ranked by median annual wage.
| # | State | Median annual | Median hourly | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $146,040 | — | 280 | 0.73 |
| 2 | Oregon | $113,500 | — | 180 | 4.33 |
| 3 | Vermont | $107,790 | — | 40 | 6.15 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $105,470 | — | 40 | 1.11 |
| 5 | Maryland | $103,430 | — | 110 | 1.88 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $101,870 | — | 60 | 0.75 |
| 7 | Illinois | $100,790 | — | 140 | 1.09 |
| 8 | New York | $100,420 | — | 200 | 0.94 |
| 9 | Texas | $99,510 | — | 180 | 0.59 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $97,120 | — | 220 | 1.67 |
| 11 | Minnesota | $95,890 | — | 120 | 1.87 |
| 12 | Washington | $90,550 | — | 100 | 1.26 |
| 13 | New Mexico | $89,060 | — | 30 | 1.78 |
| 14 | Kentucky | $86,790 | — | 50 | 1.07 |
| 15 | South Carolina | $85,810 | — | 80 | 1.53 |
| 16 | Georgia | $85,420 | — | 60 | 0.61 |
| 17 | North Carolina | $84,630 | — | 160 | 1.53 |
| 18 | Oklahoma | $84,170 | — | 50 | 1.39 |
| 19 | Missouri | $83,530 | — | 40 | 0.71 |
| 20 | Indiana | $82,830 | — | 70 | 1.01 |
| 21 | Arizona | $82,510 | — | 110 | 1.53 |
| 22 | Michigan | $81,380 | — | 80 | 0.90 |
| 23 | Ohio | $81,290 | — | 150 | 1.28 |
| 24 | Tennessee | $81,220 | — | 80 | 1.13 |
| 25 | Wisconsin | $78,710 | — | 70 | 1.09 |
| 26 | New Jersey | $78,540 | — | 50 | 0.51 |
| 27 | Mississippi | $75,130 | — | 50 | 1.93 |
| 28 | Nebraska | $72,300 | — | 40 | 1.95 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do geography teachers, postsecondary make?
The median annual wage for geography teachers, postsecondary in the United States is $97,590, or — per hour. Entry-level workers (10th percentile) earn $52,550, and the top 10% earn $165,460.
How many geography teachers, postsecondary are employed in the U.S.?
About 3,330 people work as geography teachers, postsecondary nationwide.
Which state pays geography teachers, postsecondary the most?
California pays the most at a median of $146,040, followed by Oregon ($113,500) and Vermont ($107,790).
Which state pays geography teachers, postsecondary the least?
Nebraska has the lowest median at $72,300.
Where are geography teachers, postsecondary jobs most concentrated?
The location quotient measures employment concentration relative to the national average. The highest is Vermont at 6.15×.