# Geographers

SOC 19-3092. Page: https://educationguide.com/careers/geographers

Study the nature and use of areas of the Earth's surface, relating and interpreting interactions of physical and cultural phenomena. Conduct research on physical aspects of a region, including land forms, climates, soils, plants, and animals, and conduct research on the spatial implications of human activities within a given area, including social characteristics, economic activities, and political organization, as well as researching interdependence between regions at scales ranging from local to global.

## Pay and outlook
- U.S. median wage $102,040 (middle half $80,290–$121,870; BLS May 2025)
- Jobs 2025-35: -2.1%; ~0.1k openings a year; typical entry: Bachelor's degree

## Fields of degree of young workers (ages 25-34, bachelor's+)

## Median wage by state
- CA: $114,460
- IL: $92,640
- MD: $114,920
- MO: $102,040
- TX: $79,170
- VA: $108,020
- WA: $112,260

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#careers

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