Geographers salary in the United States
$66,770
10th
$80,290
25th
$102,040
Median
$121,870
75th
$136,660
90th
National median
$102,040
2025 OEWS
Mean
$102,350
Hourly median
$49.06
Employment
1,400
Top paying locations with published data
| Location | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | $118,290 | 280 |
| MD | $114,920 | 210 |
| CA | $114,460 | 80 |
| WA | $112,260 | 40 |
| VA | $108,020 | 130 |
| Baltimore, MD | $104,770 | 30 |
| MO | $102,040 | 40 |
| IL | $92,640 | 40 |
| TX | $79,170 | 180 |
| Austin, TX | $76,000 | 120 |
Salary and employment data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, 2025. Published survey snapshot, not a real-time market rate.