How much does a geography teacher make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $46.92 an hour or $8,133 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.92
- Average (mean)
- $102,400
- Jobs
- 3,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,550 | $25.26 | |
| 25th | $74,690 | $35.91 | |
| Median | $97,590 | $46.92 | |
| 75th | $123,900 | $59.57 | |
| 90th | $165,500 | $79.55 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| California | $146,000 |
| Oregon | $113,500 |
| Vermont | $107,800 |
| Connecticut | $105,500 |
| Maryland | $103,400 |
| Massachusetts | $101,900 |
| Illinois | $100,800 |
| New York | $100,400 |
| Texas | $99,510 |
| Pennsylvania | $97,120 |
| Minnesota | $95,890 |
| Washington | $90,550 |
| New Mexico | $89,060 |
| Kentucky | $86,790 |
| South Carolina | $85,810 |
| Georgia | $85,420 |
| North Carolina | $84,630 |
| Oklahoma | $84,170 |
| Missouri | $83,530 |
| Indiana | $82,830 |
| Arizona | $82,510 |
| Michigan | $81,380 |
| Ohio | $81,290 |
| Tennessee | $81,220 |
| Wisconsin | $78,710 |
| New Jersey | $78,540 |
| Mississippi | $75,130 |
| Nebraska | $72,300 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Los Angeles, CA | $146,000 |
| Austin, TX | $109,900 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $107,800 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $104,800 |
| Portland, OR | $103,500 |
| Chicago, IL | $103,300 |
| Hartford, CT | $101,600 |
| Seattle, WA | $100,100 |
| New York, NY | $99,640 |
| Washington, DC | $99,560 |
| Dallas, TX | $96,180 |
| College Station, TX | $88,300 |
| Atlanta, GA | $85,420 |
| Charlotte, NC | $84,630 |
| Omaha, NE | $72,300 |
In other countries
Geography Teacher belongs to the international group "University and higher education teachers".
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a geography teacher make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $46.92 ($97,590 a year).
How much does a geography teacher make a month?
About $8,133 a month before tax, based on a median of $97,590 a year.
How much does a geography teacher make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,550 or less a year ($25.26 an hour); the top 10% make $165,500 or more.
Which state pays geography teachers the most?
California, with a median of $146,000 a year, followed by Oregon ($113,500) and Vermont ($107,800).
Which city pays geography teachers the most?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, with a median of $146,000 a year.
How many geography teachers are there in the United States?
About 3,330 people work as geography teachers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.