The average salary for a geography teachers, postsecondary in the United States is $97,660, but the range typically falls between $66,610 and $109,120. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $46.95, with a range between $32.02 and $52.46.
There are approximately 3,480 people employed as a geography teachers, postsecondary in the United States. With California, Texas, Pennsylvania employing the highest number of geography teachers, postsecondary.The state with the best pay for a geography teachers, postsecondary is California, with an average annual salary of $153,210, while Tennessee has the lowest average annual salary of $82,780.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $50,870 | $24.46 |
| 25th Percentile | $66,610 | $32.02 |
| Median | $85,600 | $41.15 |
| 75th Percentile | $109,120 | $52.46 |
| 90th Percentile | $155,010 | $74.52 |
The salary of a geography teachers, postsecondary can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a geography teachers, postsecondary in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for geography teachers, postsecondary are California, South Carolina, Massachusetts, Vermont, Maryland while the worst states are Tennessee, New Jersey, Colorado, Missouri, Michigan.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $54,530 | $93,140 | $142,580 |
| California | $66,270 | $153,210 | >$239,200 |
| Colorado | $29,140 | $77,830 | $130,880 |
| Connecticut | $63,890 | $93,910 | $135,350 |
| Georgia | $50,870 | $83,160 | $115,580 |
| Illinois | $51,140 | $86,310 | $120,140 |
| Indiana | $52,940 | $89,350 | $140,830 |
| Iowa | $33,370 | $87,550 | $123,460 |
| Kentucky | $51,290 | $87,240 | $118,640 |
| Maryland | $60,590 | $111,490 | $173,520 |
| Massachusetts | $72,190 | $107,150 | $154,320 |
| Michigan | $38,230 | $77,000 | $119,290 |
| Minnesota | $66,900 | $95,950 | $131,320 |
| Mississippi | $48,220 | $89,010 | $129,440 |
| Missouri | $59,590 | $85,670 | $123,690 |
| New Jersey | $49,750 | $89,190 | $153,540 |
| New York | $60,310 | $95,110 | $136,970 |
| North Carolina | $50,760 | $87,820 | $127,970 |
| Ohio | $43,620 | $81,780 | $119,640 |
| Oklahoma | $58,100 | $83,460 | $105,180 |
| Oregon | $59,860 | $94,420 | $139,740 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,800 | $93,100 | $136,260 |
| South Carolina | $53,250 | $105,380 | $171,510 |
| Tennessee | $49,260 | $82,780 | $111,700 |
| Texas | $51,940 | $97,020 | $136,720 |
| Utah | $39,610 | $84,340 | $127,330 |
| Vermont | $84,390 | $105,300 | $143,690 |
| Virginia | $55,190 | $83,530 | $113,480 |
| Washington | $55,510 | $85,370 | $117,290 |
Even between cities, the salary of a geography teachers, postsecondary can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for geography teachers, postsecondary is San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward area, CA with an average salary of $164,600.The city with the lowest average salary for geography teachers, postsecondary is Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin area, TN with an average salary of $76,540.
Areas with highest average salaries for geography teachers, postsecondary
Areas with lowest average salaries for geography teachers, postsecondary
The number of geography teachers, postsecondary in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of geography teachers, postsecondary has decreased by -240. On average, the number of geography teachers, postsecondary has been increasing by -1.6% each year. The salary of geography teachers, postsecondary has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of geography teachers, postsecondary has increased by $10,500. On average, the salary of geography teachers, postsecondary has been increasing by 3.0% each year.
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary are part of the education, training, and library occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for geography teachers, postsecondary compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all education, training, and library occupations jobs here.
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