How much does a geography teacher make in New York?
$99,640a year
Median yearly pay for geography teachers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $47.90 an hour or $8,303 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.90
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 15
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,270Median: $99,640Highest 10%: $195,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,270 | $29.46 | |
| 25th | $75,640 | $36.37 | |
| Median | $99,640 | $47.90 | |
| 75th | $124,700 | $59.94 | |
| 90th | $195,600 | $94.05 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for geography teachers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Law Teacher | $144,100 |
| Economics Teacher | $132,100 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $128,100 |
| Architecture Teacher | $123,800 |
| Engineering Teacher | $123,200 |
| Political Science Teacher | $107,100 |
| Business Teacher | $104,800 |
| Physics Teacher | $104,700 |
| Area | $103,700 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $103,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a geography teacher make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $47.90 ($99,640 a year).
Do geography teachers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $99,640 against $97,590 nationally, 2% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $100,400, so New York pays 1% less.
Where does New York rank for geography teacher pay?
9 of 15 metro areas with data.
How much does a geography teacher make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $195,600 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.