The salary statistics and trend of postsecondary geography teachers in the industry of colleges, universities, and professional schools are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare postsecondary geography teacher salaries in different industries within the educational services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $45,080 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $61,170 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $78,850 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $104,220 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $140,340 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for postsecondary geography teachers in the industry of colleges, universities, and professional schools. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) postsecondary geography teachers is $140,340. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $78,850. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent postsecondary geography teachers is $45,080.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of postsecondary geography teachers in the industry of Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $78,850 | 1.93% | 11.00% |
| 2016 | $77,330 | 1.89% | - |
| 2015 | $75,870 | 3.35% | - |
| 2014 | $73,330 | 0.98% | - |
| 2013 | $72,610 | 3.35% | - |
| 2012 | $70,180 | - | - |
The average salaries of postsecondary geography teachers in eleven industries within the educational services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of postsecondary geography teachers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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