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Geography Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Geography Teachers, Postsecondary make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$146,040
Median Annual Salary
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-9.9% vs 2024
$155,320
Mean Salary
$146,040
Median Salary
$70.21
Hourly Rate
280 people work as Geography Teachers, Postsecondary in California
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary in California earn a median salary of $146,040 per year ($12,170/month).
This is 58.8% above the national average of $91,989.
California ranks #1 out of 28 states for Geography Teachers, Postsecondary pay.
Approximately 280 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries decreased by 9.9% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Geography Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in geography. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Top Skills
Writing
4.12
Speaking
4.12
Instructing
4.12
Reading Comprehension
4.0
Active Listening
4.0
Key Knowledge Areas
English Language
4.85
Geography
4.76
Education and Training
4.27
History and Archeology
3.35
Mathematics
3.29
Typical Education: Doctoral Degree
(80.3% of workers)
Salary Range: Geography Teachers, Postsecondary in California
Salaries for Geography Teachers, Postsecondary in California range from $70,410 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $250,700 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $112,980 and $192,800.
How much do Geography Teachers, Postsecondary make in California?
The median annual salary for Geography Teachers, Postsecondary in California is $146,040 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $155,320.
What is the salary range for a Geography Teachers, Postsecondary in California?
Salaries for Geography Teachers, Postsecondary in California range from $70,410 at the 10th percentile to $250,700 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $112,980 and $192,800.
What is the starting salary for a Geography Teachers, Postsecondary in California?
Entry-level Geography Teachers, Postsecondary positions in California typically start around $70,410 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $112,980 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Geography Teachers, Postsecondary in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 280 people are employed as Geography Teachers, Postsecondary in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Geography Teachers, Postsecondary in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Geography Teachers, Postsecondary in California is approximately $70.21 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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