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The average salary for a Geographer in U.S. is $92,460.

Annual Average Salary Information

Annual Average Salary: $92,460

$59,850$126,940

Hourly Pay Information

Hourly Average Salary: $44.45

$28.78$61.03

What does a Geographer earn?

On average, geographers earn around $92,460 per year in the U.S. Geographers work with a range of clients, from local governments to environmental organisations, to develop plans that have a positive impact on the planet. A geographer can specialise in a particular area such as urban planning, environmental conservation, or cartography.

How to earn more as a Geographer

To become a geographer, you will need a degree in geography, earth science, or environmental studies. Alternatively, you can go through a degree apprenticeship. To increase earnings as a geographer, you can focusing on a particular area, such as urban studies or marine geography. You could also work in research, become self-employed, or set up your own environmental consultancy.