Geography Teachers, Postsecondary Salary
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary earn a median $97,590 a year nationally. Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
U.S. median
$97,590
$46.92 per hour
Range
$52,550 – $165,460
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
3,330
across the U.S.
▲12.5%
Pay trend: The median for geography teachers, postsecondary in the U.S. rose from $86,730 (May 2024) to $97,590 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 10.1%.
What geography teachers, postsecondary do
Teach courses in geography.
- Typical education
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +2.7% (about average)
- Openings per year
- 300
Employment of geography teachers, postsecondary is projected to grow 2.7% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 300 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$77,485
per year · effective tax rate 20.6%
$6,457Monthly
$3,229Twice a month
$2,980Every 2 weeks
$37.25Hourly
- Federal income tax$12,640
- Social Security (6.2%)$6,051
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,415
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$77,485
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $52,550 | $25.26 | $44,404 |
| 25th percentile | $74,690 | $35.91 | $61,374 |
| Median (50th) | $97,590 | $46.92 | $77,485 |
| 75th percentile | $123,900 | $59.57 | $95,952 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $165,460 | $79.55 | $124,358 |
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $146,040 | −9.9% | $99,834 | $70,410 – $239,200+ | 280 |
| Oregon | $113,500 | −8.5% | $79,576 | $37,990 – $190,300 | 180 |
| Vermont | $107,790 | +3.7% | $80,006 | $67,250 – $126,890 | 40 |
| Connecticut | $105,470 | +21.5% | $78,802 | $63,640 – $165,010 | 40 |
| Maryland | $103,430 | +3.3% | $77,044 | $81,370 – $200,270 | 110 |
| Massachusetts | $101,870 | +3.7% | $75,622 | $66,930 – $160,020 | 60 |
| Illinois | $100,790 | +15.3% | $74,891 | $50,960 – $134,920 | 140 |
| New York | $100,420 | +2.5% | $74,591 | $58,660 – $165,460 | 200 |
| Texas | $99,510 | +3.9% | $78,835 | $61,480 – $165,300 | 180 |
| Pennsylvania | $97,120 | +15.1% | $74,172 | $50,300 – $132,230 | 220 |
| Minnesota | $95,890 | +1.9% | $71,291 | $71,840 – $131,220 | 120 |
| Washington | $90,550 | +10.5% | $72,532 | $55,170 – $119,940 | 100 |
| New Mexico | $89,060 | +4.2% | $68,451 | $61,540 – $128,560 | 30 |
| Kentucky | $86,790 | +6.2% | $66,967 | $54,150 – $124,430 | 50 |
| South Carolina | $85,810 | −13.3% | $65,206 | $55,670 – $156,800 | 80 |
| Georgia | $85,420 | +6.5% | $65,112 | $51,910 – $133,990 | 60 |
| North Carolina | $84,630 | +4.2% | $65,499 | $52,810 – $132,370 | 160 |
| Oklahoma | $84,170 | +4.0% | $64,801 | $63,720 – $109,430 | 50 |
| Missouri | $83,530 | +2.7% | $64,605 | $66,030 – $128,260 | 40 |
| Indiana | $82,830 | +1.5% | $64,687 | $39,230 – $174,330 | 70 |
| Arizona | $82,510 | +6.9% | $65,022 | $76,860 – $138,740 | 110 |
| Michigan | $81,380 | +5.4% | $62,873 | $39,640 – $127,560 | 80 |
| Ohio | $81,290 | −5.2% | $64,564 | $40,700 – $118,080 | 150 |
| Tennessee | $81,220 | +6.2% | $65,968 | $52,120 – $118,760 | 80 |
| Wisconsin | $78,710 | −4.8% | $61,411 | $62,090 – $178,110 | 70 |
| New Jersey | $78,540 | +0.4% | $61,270 | $32,220 – $196,850 | 50 |
| Mississippi | $75,130 | −10.1% | $59,411 | $48,150 – $134,670 | 50 |
| Nebraska | $72,300 | — | $57,283 | $36,800 – $96,450 | 40 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,070 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,650 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.6% |
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | $85,020 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.7% |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | $84,290 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.2% |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,340 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other | $72,990 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.6% |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $123,920 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.4% |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,980 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.9% |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,870 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.6% |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,700 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.9% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a geography teachers, postsecondary make?
The national median salary for geography teachers, postsecondary is $97,590 a year ($46.92 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,550 and the top 10% earn over $165,460. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays geography teachers, postsecondary the most?
California has the highest median pay at $146,040.
How many geography teachers, postsecondary are there in the U.S.?
About 3,330 people work as geography teachers, postsecondary nationwide.