Salary comparison

Geography Teachers, Postsecondary vs. Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education: Salary Comparison (2026)

Geography Teachers, Postsecondarys earn a median salary of $86,730/year, while Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Educations earn $62,340/year - a difference of $24,390. Geography Teachers, Postsecondarys earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Geography Teachers, Postsecondary

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

Median salary

$86,730

$62,340

Hourly rate

$null/hr

Entry level (10th %)

$49,990

$46,440

Senior level (90th %)

$164,350

$102,010

Education required

Varies

U.S. employment

3,290

1,393,310

Job growth (10-year)

N/A