Geography Teachers, Postsecondary
SOC 25-1064 • View wages by state
The median annual wage for Geography Teachers, Postsecondary is $85,600, based on BLS OEWS 2023 data. The mean annual wage is $97,660, and an estimated 3,480 workers are employed in this occupation nationally. Between 2020 and 2023, pay rose +4% while consumer prices rose 17.7% — a real change of -11.7% (pay did not keep up with inflation). BLS projects employment will grow 3.3% between 2024 and 2034.
Wage Trend & Inflation Adjustment
How the national median wage for Geography Teachers, Postsecondary has moved across BLS OEWS release years, and what each year's wage is worth in 2023 dollars after adjusting for CPI inflation. "Real" change strips out inflation — the truest measure of whether pay is actually rising.
| Year | Median (nominal) | In 2023 $ (real) | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $85,600 | $85,600 | 3,480 |
| 2022 | $81,920 | $85,292 | 3,340 |
| 2021 | $81,440 | $91,578 | 3,440 |
| 2020 | $82,330 | $96,928 | 3,720 |
Nominal change
+4%
Inflation (CPI)
+17.7%
Real change
-11.7%
Job Outlook (2024–2034 BLS projection)
The BLS Employment Projections program estimates how each occupation's employment will change over the coming decade, and how many job openings to expect each year (from both growth and the need to replace workers who leave).
Projected Growth
+3.3%
Faster than average
Employment 2024
4,000
Projected 2034
4,200
Annual Openings
300
Typical entry-level education: Doctoral or professional degree.
Highest-Paying Areas (2023)
Where Geography Teachers, Postsecondary earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of $85,600. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $140,370 | +64% | 390 |
| South Carolina | $110,360 | +28.9% | 30 |
| Massachusetts | $105,210 | +22.9% | 110 |
| Vermont | $102,620 | +19.9% | 50 |
| Maryland | $100,190 | +17% | 100 |
| Texas | $98,990 | +15.6% | 230 |
| New York | $87,180 | +1.8% | 160 |
| Connecticut | $86,740 | +1.3% | 40 |
| Oregon | $86,000 | +0.5% | 130 |
| Minnesota | $85,720 | +0.1% | 110 |
Wage Distribution (National, 2023)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$50,870
25th Pct
$66,610
Median
$85,600
75th Pct
$109,120
90th Pct
$155,010
H-1B Employer Filings
Employer-certified wages from DOL H-1B LCA filings — competitive market benchmark, not approved visas.
| Employer | State | Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Florida State University | FL | 3 | $90,000 |
| University of Illinois | IL | 2 | $76,378 |
| Montana State University Billings | MT | 1 | $61,000 |
| Louisiana State University and A & M College | LA | 1 | $70,000 |
| The Ohio State University | OH | 1 | $85,000 |
| FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY | FL | 1 | $63,000 |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania | PA | 1 | $87,402 |
| Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska | NE | 1 | $62,883 |
| The University of Southern California | CA | 1 | $130,600 |
| UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI | FL | 1 | $120,000 |
| Northeastern State University | OK | 1 | $54,511 |
| Texas A&M University | TX | 1 | $63,333 |
| Lincoln University of Missouri | MO | 1 | $65,000 |
| Portland State University | OR | 1 | $88,029 |
| South Dakota State University | SD | 1 | $72,000 |
| University of North Dakota | ND | 1 | $68,000 |
| University of Oregon | OR | 1 | $80,277 |
| Southern Connecticut State University | CT | 1 | $69,122 |
| University of Colorado | CO | 1 | $88,000 |
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA data.
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