Geographer Salary in the U.S.
Median annual pay in the U.S.
$102,040
$49.06/hour
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
Pay
| Annual | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $66,770 | $32.10 |
| 25th percentile | $80,290 | $38.60 |
| Median | $102,040 | $49.06 |
| 75th percentile | $121,870 | $58.59 |
| 90th percentile | $136,660 | $65.70 |
Employment
- Employment in the U.S.
- 1,400
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Comparison
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
| Rank | Median annual pay | Adjusted for cost of living (annual) |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | ||
| 1st | $114,920 | $109,490 2nd |
| California | ||
| 2nd | $114,460 | $103,378 5th |
| Washington | ||
| 3rd | $112,260 | $104,903 4th |
| Virginia | ||
| 4th | $108,020 | $106,840 3rd |
| Missouri | ||
| 5th | $102,040 | $112,358 1st |
| Illinois | ||
| 6th | $92,640 | $92,679 6th |
| Texas | ||
| 7th | $79,170 | $81,571 7th |
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Outlook
- Projected employment change, 2025–35 (U.S.)
- −2.1%
- Typical education needed for entry (U.S.)
- Bachelor's degree
BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35
Sources and update
- Wages and employment: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.
- Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
- Related occupations: O*NET® 31.0 Database, CC BY 4.0. Attributions
- Employment projections and typical education: BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35.
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