Geography Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $178,550 +105.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $56,110
90th percentile —
Employed locally 50
National median $86,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,110
    25th
    $122,060
    50th (median)
    $178,550
    75th
    $217,380

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Geography Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 133% Median Geography Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 33% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Geography Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $120,220

    Nearby metros — Geography Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    South Carolina $99,030
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $98,880

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $47,630
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $98,890
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $99,840
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $64,090
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $57,610
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $49,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Geography Teachers, Postsecondary salary in San Francisco, CA is 105.9% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Geography Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $56,110 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $122,060.