Geographers salary in United States
The median geographers salary is $102,040 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Geographers salary by region
Pay trend
Up 10.7% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Geographers salary FAQs
What is the average Geographers salary in United States?
The median Geographers salary in United States is $102,040 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of geographerss earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Geographers earn per year in the US?
Pay typically ranges from about $66,770 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $136,660 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $102,040.
Do Geographers salaries vary by region in the US?
Yes. Pay varies across United States - Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is among the highest at $118,290, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Geographers salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.