Geography Teachers, Postsecondary pay range in New York
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,270 a year or less, while the top 10% make $195,620 or more. The middle half of geography teachers, postsecondary in New York earn between $75,640 and $124,680.
- $61K10th
- $76K25th
- $100KMedian
- $125K75th
- $196K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $112,140 | $9,345 | — |
| Median | $99,640 | $8,303 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $75,640 | $6,303 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $124,680 | $10,390 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only). Hourly to annual salary.
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary pay in New York vs. New York State and the U.S.
Geography teachers, postsecondary in New York earn 4% more than the New York State average ($107,580) and 10% more than the U.S. average ($102,350). At the median the gap is +2% against the U.S. median of $97,590.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $112,140 | $99,640 | $61,270 | $195,620 | 60 |
| New York State | $107,580 | $100,420 | $58,660 | $165,460 | 200 |
| United States | $102,350 | $97,590 | $52,550 | $165,460 | 3,330 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary salary after taxes in New York
On the average salary of $112,140, a single filer in New York takes home about $82,040 a year, or $6,837 a month and $3,155 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
The New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NJ | $82,767 | $6,897 |
| Working in NY | $82,040 | $6,837 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is New York a good place for geography teachers, postsecondary? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the New York area are 13% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 112.6), so the average $112,140 buys what about $99,624 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in New York ($61,430). A typical home costs $727,625, or 6.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary salary in nearby metro areas
- Hartford, CT$109,140
- Philadelphia, PA$99,870
- Washington, DC$120,230
- Charlotte, NC$83,790
- Chicago, IL$103,550
- Atlanta, GA$90,210
Highest-paying cities for geography teachers, postsecondary
Los Angeles, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($159,950).
- Los Angeles, CA$159,950
- Washington, DC$120,230
- Portland, OR$115,820
- New York, NY$112,140
- Minneapolis, MN$110,680
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Geography Teachers, Postsecondary salary in New York: questions
What is the entry-level geography teachers, postsecondary salary in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,270 a year and the 25th percentile is $75,640, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the geography teachers, postsecondary take-home pay in New York?
About $82,040 a year ($6,837 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $112,140. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do geography teachers, postsecondary earn more in New York than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% more than the U.S. average for this job ($102,350).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-1064; area New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ (35620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.31, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.31).
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