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Compare Geographers salaries across 7 states
Compare Geographers salaries across all 50 states. Click any state for the full breakdown.
| # | State | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland | $114,920 | $109,820 | 210 |
| 2 | California | $114,460 | $114,310 | 80 |
| 3 | Washington | $112,260 | $113,420 | 40 |
| 4 | Virginia | $108,020 | $112,100 | 130 |
| 5 | Missouri | $102,040 | $100,980 | 40 |
| 6 | Illinois | $92,640 | $92,160 | 40 |
| 7 | Texas | $79,170 | $84,830 | 180 |
Gross salary only tells half the story. State income taxes vary from 0% to 13.3%, dramatically affecting your take-home pay. See exactly what a Geographers keeps after federal, state, and FICA taxes.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. After-tax figures use IRS federal brackets and state income tax rates for all 50 states.
Our Methodology · Data Sources · Source: BLS OEWS
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