Geography Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $95,510 +10.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,780
90th percentile $159,610
Employed locally 90
National median $86,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,780
    25th
    $64,480
    50th (median)
    $95,510
    75th
    $124,760
    90th
    $159,610

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Geography Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 98% Median Geography Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 2% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Geography Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $178,550
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $169,670
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $164,660
    California $162,050
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $140,140
    Oregon $124,060

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,070
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $95,240
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $99,260
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $82,870
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $59,740
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $47,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Geography Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Geography Teachers, Postsecondary in New York, NY-NJ is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Geography Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Geography Teachers, Postsecondary salary in New York, NY-NJ is 10.1% above the national median of $86,730. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Geography Teachers, Postsecondary in New York?

    Entry-level Geography Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $47,780 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,480.