Geography Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • California
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary in California earn a median salary of $163,255 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, +88.2% vs the national median of $86,730. An estimated 240 geography teachers, postsecondary are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $140,140 to $178,550 depending on location.
$163,255
Avg median salary in California
$178,550
Highest paying metro
$140,140
Lowest paying metro
240
Employed in California
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Geography Teachers, Postsecondary salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $178,550 | $122,060 | $217,380 | 50 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $169,670 | $107,640 | $207,680 | 40 |
| Riverside, CA | $164,660 | $136,280 | — | 50 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $140,140 | $104,350 | $198,530 | 100 |