Highest-paying cities for geography teachers, postsecondary
Los Angeles, CA leads at $146,040 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $146,040 | $120,500–$179,690 |
| Austin, TX | $109,900 | $74,230–$125,100 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $107,830 | $86,910–$126,780 |
| Portland, OR | $103,470 | $72,100–$170,080 |
| Chicago, IL | $103,280 | $78,210–$125,000 |
| Hartford, CT | $101,590 | $78,620–$135,670 |
| Seattle, WA | $100,080 | $81,340–$115,870 |
| New York, NY | $99,640 | $75,640–$124,680 |
| Washington, DC | $99,560 | $96,530–$127,240 |
| Dallas, TX | $96,180 | $81,940–$127,000 |
| College Station, TX | $88,300 | $63,850–$131,120 |
| Atlanta, GA | $85,420 | $64,100–$106,760 |
| Charlotte, NC | $84,630 | $60,670–$100,490 |
| Omaha, NE | $72,300 | $47,810–$80,250 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.