Geography Teachers, Postsecondary pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for geography teachers, postsecondary is $97,590 a year. About 3,330 people work in this job there.
Pay range for geography teachers, postsecondary in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $52,550 |
| 25% of workers | $74,690 |
| Half of workers (median) | $97,590 |
| 75% of workers | $123,900 |
| 90% of workers | $165,460 |
Best-paying states for geography teachers, postsecondary
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| California | $146,040 | 280 |
| Oregon | $113,500 | 180 |
| Vermont | $107,790 | 40 |
| Connecticut | $105,470 | 40 |
| Maryland | $103,430 | 110 |
| Massachusetts | $101,870 | 60 |
| Illinois | $100,790 | 140 |
| New York | $100,420 | 200 |
| Texas | $99,510 | 180 |
| Pennsylvania | $97,120 | 220 |
Education, experience and outlook for geography teachers, postsecondary
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +2.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 300 openings a year (BLS)
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