SOC 19-3092 · Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Geographers wages by metro
National median annual wage
$102,040
- 10th percentile
- $66,770
- 25th percentile
- $80,290
- Median
- $102,040
- 75th percentile
- $121,870
- 90th percentile
- $136,660
- Mean
- $102,350
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
National employment in May 2025: 1,400.
That median is 100.2% higher than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 280 | $79,940 | $118,290 | $144,680 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 30 | $71,840 | $104,770 | $140,670 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | 120 | $62,840 | $76,000 | $98,750 |
Where employment is largest
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 280 | $79,940 | $118,290 | $144,680 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | 120 | $62,840 | $76,000 | $98,750 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 30 | $71,840 | $104,770 | $140,670 |
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 210 | $71,840 | $114,920 | $140,670 |
| California | 80 | $85,800 | $114,460 | $144,910 |
| Washington | 40 | $76,490 | $112,260 | $147,990 |
| Virginia | 130 | $71,650 | $108,020 | $156,750 |
| Missouri | 40 | $75,800 | $102,040 | $126,440 |
| Illinois | 40 | $63,330 | $92,640 | $125,650 |
| Texas | 180 | $62,890 | $79,170 | $114,550 |
| Colorado | 90 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Other life, physical, and social science occupations
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
- Chemists
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other
- Biological Technicians
- School Psychologists
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Geographers?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Geographers is $102,040. Employment is 1,400.
How does Geographers pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Geographers is 100.2% higher than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Geographers?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is highest on this page's list at $118,290.