Teach courses in geography. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary
SOC: 25-1064 O*NET: 25-1064.00
Median Salary
$86,730
per year
Job Growth
➡️ 3.3%
Average (2024-2034)
Annual Openings
0.3
projected jobs/year
Education Level
Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree
Job Zone 5
Teach courses in geography. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
What does a Geography Teachers, Postsecondary do?
How much can you earn?
Entry Level
$49,990
10th percentile
Early Career
$66,400
25th percentile
Median
$86,730
50th percentile
Experienced
$120,220
75th percentile
Top Earners
$164,350
90th percentile
National Salary Distribution
10th
$49,990
25th
$66,400
Middle 50%
MEDIAN
$86,730
Mean: $99,020
75th
$120,220
90th
$164,350
Middle 50% of earners
Median salary
Mean (average)
Key Insights
- •Salary range spans $114,360 from entry level to top earners
- •Middle 50% earn between $66,400 and $120,220
- •Salary spread is 62.1% around the median, showing high variation
- •Total national employment: 3,290 professionals
What's the job outlook?
Job Market Intelligence
Medium Demand
Market demand
Medium Risk
Automation risk
Current Employment
National Employment:4,000
Top Industries
Educational Services12.8%
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools12.8%
10-Year Outlook
Growth Rate:+3.3%
Annual Openings:300
Employment Projections
2024 (Current)4,000
Current
2034 (Projected)4,200
+3.3%
+100
Employment Change
+3.3%
Growth Rate
10
Year Projection
Growth Category: As fast as average
Geographic Salary & Employment Data
Explore where Geography Teachers, Postsecondary professionals work across the United States
Showing 15 of 31 locations
California
330 jobs$162,0500.85x
Texas
250 jobs$95,7800.83x
New York
200 jobs$97,9600.99x
Pennsylvania
190 jobs$84,3501.52x
North Carolina
180 jobs$81,2101.74x
Illinois
140 jobs$87,4101.05x
Colorado
130 jobs$77,4302.11x
Washington
120 jobs$81,9101.54x
Oregon
100 jobs$124,0602.40x
Maryland
100 jobs$100,1101.70x
Minnesota
100 jobs$94,1201.56x
Ohio
100 jobs$85,7200.84x
Michigan
100 jobs$77,1801.03x
Tennessee
100 jobs$76,4501.42x
Wisconsin
90 jobs$82,7201.38x
Understanding the Data
Location Quotient (LQ):
- • LQ > 1.0: More jobs than national average
- • LQ = 1.0: Same as national average
- • LQ < 1.0: Fewer jobs than national average
Data Source:
Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024
Key Growth Factors
- •Average growth expected
What skills do you need?
Top 10 Most Important Skills
#1
Speaking
100%
#2
Writing
94%
#3
Instructing
86%
#4
Active Listening
80%
#5
Reading Comprehension
74%
#6
Learning Strategies
66%
#7
Active Learning
60%
#8
Critical Thinking
54%
#9
Complex Problem Solving
46%
#10
Time Management
40%
Skills Overview
Speaking
advanced5.0
100%
Writing
advanced4.7
94%
Instructing
intermediate4.3
86%
Active Listening
intermediate4.0
80%
Reading Comprehension
basic3.7
74%
Learning Strategies
intermediate3.3
66%
Active Learning
intermediate3.0
60%
Critical Thinking
basic2.7
54%
Skills are rated on a scale of 0-5, with 5 being the most important. The complexity level indicates how advanced the skill typically needs to be.
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Speaking
advancedImportance100%
skills
5.0/5.0
Writing
advancedImportance94%
skills
4.7/5.0
Instructing
intermediateImportance86%
skills
4.3/5.0
Active Listening
intermediateImportance80%
skills
4.0/5.0
Reading Comprehension
basicImportance74%
abilities
3.7/5.0
Learning Strategies
intermediateImportance66%
skills
3.3/5.0
Active Learning
intermediateImportance60%
abilities
3.0/5.0
Critical Thinking
basicImportance54%
abilities
2.7/5.0
Complex Problem Solving
advancedImportance46%
abilities
2.3/5.0
Time Management
basicImportance40%
skills
2.0/5.0
Highly Transferable Skills
These skills are valuable across multiple career paths, making career transitions easier:
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5 shared skills
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5 shared skills
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5 shared skills
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5 shared skills
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary82%
5 shared skills
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary82%
5 shared skills
Skills by Career Stage
Entry Level
Must Have:
- ✓Speaking
- ✓Writing
- ✓Instructing
- ✓Active Listening
Learn on the Job:
- →Learning Strategies
- →Active Learning
- →Critical Thinking
Mid Career
Expected:
- ✓Speaking
- ✓Writing
- ✓Instructing
- ✓Active Listening
Senior Level
Mastery Required:
- ★Speaking
- ★Writing
- ★Active Listening
- ★Reading Comprehension
Skill Development Tips
- •Focus on developing the top 5 skills first - they have the highest impact on career success
- •Transferable skills open doors to related careers and provide flexibility
- •Balance technical skills with soft skills for well-rounded professional development
- •Entry-level positions prioritize foundational skills that can be built upon over time
What technology will you use?
Technology & Digital Skills
Essential technology proficiencies for Geography Teachers, Postsecondary
Technology Intensity
Very High
Digital Literacy Requirements
This career requires expert digital literacy
1
Basic
2
Intermediate
3
Advanced
4
Expert
Key Digital Competencies:
Advanced software proficiencySystem architecture understandingAutomation and scriptingEmerging technology adaptationTechnical problem-solving
🔥
Hot Technologies in Demand
These technologies are currently trending and highly sought after in this field
IBM SPSS Statistics
🔥 Hot TechThe MathWorks MATLAB
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft Outlook
🔥 Hot TechESRI ArcGIS software
🔥 Hot TechAdobe Creative Cloud software
🔥 Hot TechMozilla Firefox
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft Office software
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft PowerPoint
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft Excel
🔥 Hot TechGoogle Docs
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft Word
🔥 Hot TechTechnology Stack
Technology Stack Overview
Key technologies used in this career
IBM SPSS Statistics
The MathWorks MATLAB
Microsoft Outlook
ESRI ArcGIS software
Adobe Creative Cloud software
Mozilla Firefox
Microsoft Office software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Excel
Google Docs
Microsoft Word
📚 Technology Learning Resources
Recommended Certifications
- •Vendor-specific software certifications
- •Industry-recognized technology credentials
- •Professional development courses
Online Learning Platforms
- •LinkedIn Learning - Comprehensive technology courses
- •Coursera - University-level programs
- •Udemy - Practical skills training
💡 Technology Skill Development Tips
- •Focus on mastering hot technologies first - they're currently most in-demand
- •Build a portfolio demonstrating your proficiency with key tools and software
- •Stay current through continuous learning - technology evolves rapidly
- •Consider vendor certifications to validate your skills to employers
What's the work environment like?
🏢
Location
MOSTLY INDOOR
💪
Physical Demand
HIGH
👥
Team Orientation
SOME TEAM
🤝
Customer Interaction
FREQUENT
💡Is This Work Environment Right for You?
Consider these factors when evaluating if you'll thrive in this work environment:
- •Are you comfortable working in mostly indoor environments?
- •Can you meet high physical demands?
- •Do you enjoy some team team environments?
- •Are you comfortable working with safety protocols and protective equipment?
What are the key tasks?
Tasks & Responsibilities
21
Core Tasks
8
Daily Tasks
20
Work Activities
0
Emerging Tasks
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Documentation & Record-Keeping (4)Analysis & Evaluation (1)General Responsibilities (10)Planning & Development (2)Management & Supervision (2)Communication & Coordination (1)Operations & Execution (1)
1
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as urbanization, environmental systems, and cultural geography.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Documentation & Record-Keeping100% perform100%
2
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Analysis & Evaluation97% perform98%
3
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities94% perform96%
4
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities91% perform94%
5
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Documentation & Record-Keeping88% perform92%
6
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Documentation & Record-Keeping85% perform90%
7
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Planning & Development82% perform88%
8
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Management & Supervision79% perform86%
9
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
🟡Weekly
Importance:
Planning & Development76% perform84%
10
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
🟡Weekly
Importance:
Documentation & Record-Keeping73% perform82%
💡 Key Takeaways
- •Daily tasks focus primarily on documentation & record-keeping activities
- •33% of tasks are performed by most workers in this occupation
- •Career advancement brings increased leadership and strategic responsibilities
What career paths are available?
Career Pathways
0
Advancement Opportunities
0
Lateral Move Options
0%
Avg. Salary Increase
Advancement Opportunities
Typical career progression paths from Geography Teachers, Postsecondary
💡 Career Planning Tips
- •Most successful advancement happens after 3-5 years of experience
- •Lateral moves can provide valuable cross-functional experience for future leadership roles
- •Focus on developing skills that are transferable across multiple career paths
- •Consider industry trends when planning long-term career moves
Is this career right for you?
Personality & Values Fit
Is This Career Right for You?
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary professionals typically have a SIC Holland code and highly value independence
SSocial
IInvestigative
CConventional
Important Personality Traits
Work styles that contribute to success as a Geography Teachers, Postsecondary
Integrity
CriticalIntegrity
Importance Level4.89
Independence
CriticalIndependence
Importance Level4.71
Dependability
CriticalDependability
Importance Level4.61
Initiative
CriticalInitiative
Importance Level4.57
Analytical Thinking
Very ImportantAnalytical Thinking
Importance Level4.39
Achievement/Effort
Very ImportantAchievement/Effort
Importance Level4.36
Complete Work Styles Profile
Integrity
4.9
Independence
4.7
Dependability
4.6
Initiative
4.6
Analytical Thinking
4.4
Achievement/Effort
4.4
Persistence
4.3
Attention to Detail
4.2
Innovation
4.1
Concern for Others
3.9
💡 Tips for Career Fit Success
- •While personality fit is important, skills can be developed with practice and training
- •Consider informational interviews to better understand the day-to-day personality requirements
- •Work environments vary by employer - research specific companies for cultural fit
- •Your interests and values may evolve - reassess periodically throughout your career
What education is required?
Education Level
Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree
Typical duration: 4 years
Preparation Level
Job Zone 5
Extensive Preparation Needed
Experience Needed
Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience needed
📚 Education Requirement
Required Level:Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree
Most of these occupations require graduate school. These may include master's, doctoral, or professional degrees.
Training:
Extensive training and work experience required
💼 Experience Requirement
Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience needed
Common pathways to gain experience:
- • Master's or doctoral degree
- • Extensive work experience in the field
- • State licensure or professional certification
5
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
Most of these occupations require graduate school. These may include master's, doctoral, or professional degrees.
Master's or doctoral degreeExtensive work experience in the fieldState licensure or professional certification
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