How much does a geography teacher make in Los Angeles?
$146,000a year
Median yearly pay for geography teachers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $70.21 an hour or $12,170 a month.
- Hourly
- $70.21
- Vs. national median
- +50%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 15
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $104,400Median: $146,000Highest 10%: $260,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $104,400 | $50.18 | |
| 25th | $120,500 | $57.93 | |
| Median | $146,000 | $70.21 | |
| 75th | $179,700 | $86.39 | |
| 90th | $260,000 | $124.99 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for geography teachers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Atmospheric | $175,100 |
| Physics Teacher | $172,500 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $141,400 |
| Engineering Teacher | $137,800 |
| Economics Teacher | $137,700 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $134,600 |
| Social Sciences Teacher | $132,900 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $131,700 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $131,100 |
| Communications Teacher | $130,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a geography teacher make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $70.21 ($146,000 a year).
Do geography teachers make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $146,000 against $97,590 nationally, 50% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $146,000, so Los Angeles pays 0% more.
Where does Los Angeles rank for geography teacher pay?
1 of 15 metro areas with data.
How much does a geography teacher make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $104,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $260,000 or more.
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.