Geographers Salary by State and Metro Area (2026)
Geographerss in the United States earn a median salary of $97,200/year ($46.73/hr). Salaries range from $62,390 to $133,680 depending on experience. Below, compare salaries across all 50 states and top metro areas.
$62K
10th percentile
$76K
25th percentile
$97K
Median
$117K
75th percentile
$134K
90th percentile
Geographers salary by state
| State | Median | Hourly | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $110K | $53.05/hr | 30 |
| Maryland | $109K | $52.46/hr | 260 |
| Missouri | $95K | $45.61/hr | 40 |
| Illinois | $91K | $43.88/hr | 50 |
| Arizona | $87K | $41.85/hr | 40 |
| Pennsylvania | $85K | $40.97/hr | 40 |
| Texas | $76K | $36.32/hr | 170 |
Top paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $118K | 270 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $88K | 60 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $72K | 120 |