Geographers salary
United States, all industries · BLS OEWS 2025
National market range
$80K–$122K
Median
$102,040
25th percentile
$80,290
75th percentile
$121,870
By state
State
Median
Range · 25th–75th
vs national
California
$114,460
$98K–$131K
Illinois
$92,640
$64K–$105K
Maryland
$114,920
$85K–$129K
Missouri
$102,040
$83K–$116K
Texas
$79,170
$70K–$97K
Virginia
$108,020
$81K–$133K
Washington
$112,260
$89K–$124K
Source: BLS OEWS, 2025 · Ranges are 25th–75th percentile of reported wages for the occupation code · All workers, regardless of gender.
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