California Median
$146,040
per year
Hourly Rate
$70.21
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+50% vs US median
US median $97,590
State Rank
#1 of 28
280 employed here
How much does a Geography Teacher, Postsecondary make in California?
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary in California take home a median of $146,040 annually — roughly $70.21 an hour — which runs 50% above the national median of $97,590.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $70,410 while the top 10% make $250,700 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $112,980 and $192,800 a year.
Geography Teacher, Postsecondary salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $70,410 | $33.85 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $112,980 | $54.32 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $146,040 | $70.21 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $192,800 | $92.69 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $250,700 | $120.53 |
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How California compares
California ranks 1st out of 28 states and territories for Geography Teacher, Postsecondary pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Geography Teacher, Postsecondary salary in other states
Oregon $113,500Vermont $107,790Connecticut $105,470Maryland $103,430Massachusetts $101,870Illinois $100,790New York $100,420Texas $99,510Pennsylvania $97,120Minnesota $95,890Washington $90,550New Mexico $89,060Kentucky $86,790South Carolina $85,810Georgia $85,420North Carolina $84,630Oklahoma $84,170Missouri $83,530Indiana $82,830Arizona $82,510Michigan $81,380Ohio $81,290Tennessee $81,220Wisconsin $78,710New Jersey $78,540Mississippi $75,130Nebraska $72,300
Working as a Geography Teacher, Postsecondary in California
Nationally, about 3,000 people work as Geography Teachers, Postsecondary in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($146,040) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Geography Teacher, Postsecondary make in California?
The median Geography Teacher, Postsecondary salary in California is $146,040 per year, or about $70.21 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $70,410 at the entry level to $250,700 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Geography Teachers, Postsecondary about 50% more than the national median of $97,590. California ranks 1st out of 28 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Geography Teachers, Postsecondary?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $146,040 a year. About 280 Geography Teachers, Postsecondary are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
← See the national Geography Teacher, Postsecondary salary report
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.