Geography Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $164,660 +89.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $72,890
90th percentile —
Employed locally 50
National median $86,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,890
    25th
    $136,280
    50th (median)
    $164,660

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Geography Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 191% Median Geography Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 91% above 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
    California $162,050
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $140,140
    Oregon $124,060
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $120,220

    Nearby metros — Geography Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $178,550
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $169,670
    California $162,050
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $140,140
    South Carolina $99,030
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $98,880

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $46,070
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $97,560
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $57,740
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $97,910
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $104,990
    Tutors $44,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Geography Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Riverside, CA is 89.9% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Geography Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $72,890 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $136,280.