Geography Teachers, Postsecondary Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$86,730
↑ 26.6% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 26.6% since 2011 ($68,510 → $86,730)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $86,730
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.2% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -14%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $86,730 | +1.3% |
| 2023 | $85,600 | +4.5% |
| 2022 | $81,920 | +0.6% |
| 2021 | $81,440 | -1.1% |
| 2020 | $82,330 | +2.2% |
| 2019 | $80,520 | +0.2% |
| 2018 | $80,350 | +3.0% |
| 2017 | $78,040 | +1.6% |
| 2016 | $76,810 | +1.9% |
| 2015 | $75,400 | +5.7% |
| 2014 | $71,320 | +1.2% |
| 2013 | $70,500 | +4.0% |
| 2012 | $67,820 | -1.0% |
| 2011 | $68,510 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.