Geographers pay in the United States

In the U.S., the median pay for geographers is $49.06 an hour ($102,040 a year). About 1,400 people work in this job there.

$49.06Median hourly pay

$80,290–$121,870Middle half of workers, yearly

1,400People in this job in the U.S.

Pay range for geographers in the U.S.

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$32.10	$66,770
25% of workers	$38.60	$80,290
Half of workers (median)	$49.06	$102,040
75% of workers	$58.59	$121,870
90% of workers	$65.70	$136,660

Best-paying states for geographers

State	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Maryland	$114,920	210
California	$114,460	80
Washington	$112,260	40
Virginia	$108,020	130
Missouri	$102,040	40
Illinois	$92,640	40
Texas	$79,170	180

Education, experience and outlook for geographers

Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
Job outlook: -2.1% over ten years, declining · about 100 openings a year (BLS)

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Other job titles for this job

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