SOC 25-1064 · Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary wages by metro
National median annual wage
$97,590
- 10th percentile
- $52,550
- 25th percentile
- $74,690
- Median
- $97,590
- 75th percentile
- $123,900
- 90th percentile
- $165,460
- Mean
- $102,350
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates. BLS reports this occupation on an annual basis. Hourly wages are not published.
National employment in May 2025: 3,330.
That median is 91.4% higher than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 100 | $104,380 | $146,040 | $259,970 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | 30 | $62,670 | $109,900 | $150,830 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 60 | $80,210 | $107,830 | $146,910 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | Not available | $48,890 | $104,790 | $166,920 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 130 | $42,130 | $103,470 | $190,300 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 90 | $39,610 | $103,280 | $139,350 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | 30 | $61,840 | $101,590 | $165,010 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 40 | $66,560 | $100,080 | $170,520 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 60 | $61,270 | $99,640 | $195,620 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 120 | $60,400 | $99,560 | $183,340 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 40 | $61,480 | $96,180 | $134,780 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | 60 | $60,000 | $88,300 | $168,240 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 60 | $51,910 | $85,420 | $133,990 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 50 | $45,470 | $84,630 | $100,490 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | 30 | $36,800 | $72,300 | $96,450 |
Where employment is largest
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 130 | $42,130 | $103,470 | $190,300 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 120 | $60,400 | $99,560 | $183,340 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 100 | $104,380 | $146,040 | $259,970 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 90 | $39,610 | $103,280 | $139,350 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 60 | $51,910 | $85,420 | $133,990 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | 60 | $60,000 | $88,300 | $168,240 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 60 | $80,210 | $107,830 | $146,910 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 60 | $61,270 | $99,640 | $195,620 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 50 | $45,470 | $84,630 | $100,490 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 40 | $61,480 | $96,180 | $134,780 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 40 | $66,560 | $100,080 | $170,520 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | 30 | $62,670 | $109,900 | $150,830 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | 30 | $61,840 | $101,590 | $165,010 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | 30 | $36,800 | $72,300 | $96,450 |
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 280 | $70,410 | $146,040 | $250,700 |
| Oregon | 180 | $37,990 | $113,500 | $190,300 |
| Vermont | 40 | $67,250 | $107,790 | $126,890 |
| Connecticut | 40 | $63,640 | $105,470 | $165,010 |
| Maryland | 110 | $81,370 | $103,430 | $200,270 |
| Massachusetts | 60 | $66,930 | $101,870 | $160,020 |
| Illinois | 140 | $50,960 | $100,790 | $134,920 |
| New York | 200 | $58,660 | $100,420 | $165,460 |
| Texas | 180 | $61,480 | $99,510 | $165,300 |
| Pennsylvania | 220 | $50,300 | $97,120 | $132,230 |
| Minnesota | 120 | $71,840 | $95,890 | $131,220 |
| Washington | 100 | $55,170 | $90,550 | $119,940 |
| New Mexico | 30 | $61,540 | $89,060 | $128,560 |
| Kentucky | 50 | $54,150 | $86,790 | $124,430 |
| South Carolina | 80 | $55,670 | $85,810 | $156,800 |
| Georgia | 60 | $51,910 | $85,420 | $133,990 |
| North Carolina | 160 | $52,810 | $84,630 | $132,370 |
| Oklahoma | 50 | $63,720 | $84,170 | $109,430 |
| Missouri | 40 | $66,030 | $83,530 | $128,260 |
| Indiana | 70 | $39,230 | $82,830 | $174,330 |
| Arizona | 110 | $76,860 | $82,510 | $138,740 |
| Michigan | 80 | $39,640 | $81,380 | $127,560 |
| Ohio | 150 | $40,700 | $81,290 | $118,080 |
| Tennessee | 80 | $52,120 | $81,220 | $118,760 |
| Wisconsin | 70 | $62,090 | $78,710 | $178,110 |
| New Jersey | 50 | $32,220 | $78,540 | $196,850 |
| Mississippi | 50 | $48,150 | $75,130 | $134,670 |
| Nebraska | 40 | $36,800 | $72,300 | $96,450 |
Other educational instruction and library occupations
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
- Self-Enrichment Teachers
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Geography Teachers, Postsecondary?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Geography Teachers, Postsecondary is $97,590. Employment is 3,330.
How does Geography Teachers, Postsecondary pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Geography Teachers, Postsecondary is 91.4% higher than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Geography Teachers, Postsecondary?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA is highest on this page's list at $146,040.