Geographers
SOC code 19-3092 · Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $66,770 | $32.10 |
| 25th percentile | $80,290 | $38.60 |
| 50th percentile (median) | $102,040 | $49.06 |
| 75th percentile | $121,870 | $58.59 |
| 90th percentile | $136,660 | $65.70 |
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Wages by state (May 2024)
State-level employment and wage estimates for Geographers (SOC 19-3092), from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) State estimates, May 2024. Data available for 8 of 51 states/DC for this occupation.
| State | Employment | Mean annual | Median annual | 10th pctl annual | 25th pctl annual | 75th pctl annual | 90th pctl annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 40 | $90,740 | $87,050 | $61,960 | $76,320 | $98,510 | $119,750 |
| Colorado | 90 | $102,600 | $106,350 | $57,180 | $80,660 | $118,790 | $134,120 |
| Illinois | 50 | $91,770 | $91,270 | $59,900 | $59,950 | $112,940 | $126,050 |
| Maryland | 260 | $104,810 | $109,120 | $66,170 | $78,390 | $125,630 | $133,680 |
| Missouri | 40 | $92,450 | $94,870 | $49,000 | $76,770 | $113,730 | $119,020 |
| Pennsylvania | 40 | $97,760 | $85,220 | $75,000 | $76,980 | $131,770 | $136,830 |
| Texas | 170 | $80,670 | $75,550 | $58,650 | $65,050 | $91,020 | $110,200 |
| Washington | 30 | $114,410 | $110,340 | $89,360 | $99,780 | $126,570 | $138,390 |
Hourly by-state wages are in the source dataset but not rendered here (annual only, to keep this table a manageable width); see the source link below for the full file. BLS suppresses some state-level figures for reliability: an em dash (—) means BLS did not publish that figure for this state and occupation. Per BLS’s own field definitions: "*" = a wage estimate is not available; "**" = an employment estimate is not available; "#" = a wage equal to or greater than $115.00 per hour or $239,200 per year (all three are shown here as —, not guessed). Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), State occupational employment and wage estimates, May 2024.
Similar-paying occupations in Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 19-2042$101,920/yr
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other 19-3099$101,110/yr
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 19-1042$103,410/yr
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists 19-3033$100,580/yr
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists 19-2021$99,070/yr
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. Wage figures are BLS OEWS estimates and may not reflect current pay.