Jobs Similar to Geography Teachers
The careers below use the most similar skills, knowledge and work activities to geography teachers, according to O*NET 31.0. The closest are History Teachers, Anthropology and Archeology Teachers and Political Science Teachers.
Geography Teachers: $97,590 median pay · usual preparation: Graduate degree.
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
The 20 most similar careers
| # | Career | Similarity | Median pay (vs. Geography Teachers) | Usual preparation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | History Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 83% | $83,820−14% | Graduate degree |
| 2 | Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 83% | $99,650+2% | Graduate degree |
| 3 | Political Science Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 82% | $98,0700% | Graduate degree |
| 4 | Sociology Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 82% | $84,290−14% | Graduate degree |
| 5 | Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 81% | $103,170+6% | Graduate degree |
| 6 | Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 81% | $85,020−13% | Graduate degree |
| 7 | Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 80% | $101,420+4% | Graduate degree |
| 8 | Library Science Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 80% | $80,340−18% | Graduate degree |
| 9 | Philosophy and Religion Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 80% | $80,260−18% | Graduate degree |
| 10 | Environmental Science Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 79% | $94,980−3% | Graduate degree |
| 11 | Economics Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 78% | $123,920+27% | Graduate degree |
| 12 | English Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 78% | $78,760−19% | Graduate degree |
| 13 | Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 78% | $79,350−19% | Graduate degree |
| 14 | Sociologists | 78% | $106,030+9% | Graduate degree |
| 15 | Education Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 77% | $75,350−23% | Graduate degree |
| 16 | Mathematical Science Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 77% | $79,940−18% | Graduate degree |
| 17 | Communications Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 77% | $78,580−19% | Graduate degree |
| 18 | Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 77% | $64,370−34% | Bachelor's degree |
| 19 | Law Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 77% | $128,500+32% | Graduate degree |
| 20 | Psychology Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 76% | $80,340−18% | Graduate degree |
- 1History Teachers, Postsecondary
83% similar · $83,820 (−14%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 2Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary
83% similar · $99,650 (+2%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 3Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary
82% similar · $98,070 (0%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 4Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary
82% similar · $84,290 (−14%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 5Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
81% similar · $103,170 (+6%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 6Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
81% similar · $85,020 (−13%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 7Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary
80% similar · $101,420 (+4%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 8Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary
80% similar · $80,340 (−18%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 9Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
80% similar · $80,260 (−18%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 10Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary
79% similar · $94,980 (−3%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 11Economics Teachers, Postsecondary
78% similar · $123,920 (+27%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 12English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
78% similar · $78,760 (−19%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 13Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
78% similar · $79,350 (−19%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 14Sociologists
78% similar · $106,030 (+9%) · Graduate degree
- 15Education Teachers, Postsecondary
77% similar · $75,350 (−23%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 16Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
77% similar · $79,940 (−18%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 17Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
77% similar · $78,580 (−19%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 18Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
77% similar · $64,370 (−34%) · Bachelor's degree
- 19Law Teachers, Postsecondary
77% similar · $128,500 (+32%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 20Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
76% similar · $80,340 (−18%) · Graduate degree · Same group
Similarity: weighted correlation of O*NET 31.0 transferable skills (35%), knowledge (25%), work activities (15%) and interests (15%). Pay and schooling do not change it. Pay change compares BLS May 2025 national medians; careers with only a broader BLS group wage are not compared. “Same group”: the same BLS occupation group (SOC minor group). Methodology
Similar jobs that pay more
Only careers that usually need no more preparation than geography teachers.
- Law Teachers, Postsecondary77% similar · $128,500 (+32%)
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary78% similar · $123,920 (+27%)
- Sociologists78% similar · $106,030 (+9%)
- Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary81% similar · $103,170 (+6%)
- Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary80% similar · $101,420 (+4%)
- Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary83% similar · $99,650 (+2%)
Similar jobs that need less preparation
Thinking of a career change?
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Jobs that can lead here
Careers where geography teachers is one of the best career-change matches (match score in brackets).
Questions about jobs like geography teachers
What jobs are most similar to geography teachers?
By O*NET 31.0 data, the closest are History Teachers (83% similar), Anthropology and Archeology Teachers (83% similar), Political Science Teachers (82% similar), Sociology Teachers (82% similar) and Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary (81% similar).
Which jobs like geography teachers pay more?
Among the 20 most similar careers, Law Teachers ($128,500, +32%; usually a graduate degree), Economics Teachers ($123,920, +27%; usually a graduate degree) and Sociologists ($106,030, +9%; usually a graduate degree) have the highest BLS median pay compared with geography teachers ($97,590). Without more preparation than geography teachers usually need: Law Teachers, Economics Teachers and Sociologists.
How is the similarity percentage worked out?
We compare how important each transferable skill, knowledge area, work activity and interest area is in both jobs (O*NET 31.0 ratings) with a weighted correlation. 100% would mean the same profile. Unlike our career-change matches, pay and extra schooling do not lower the similarity on this page.