Geographers Salary
BLS May 2025 median wages — with computed take-home after taxes for all 7 reporting states. Tax year 2026.
Quick answer
According to payandtaxes.com's analysis of BLS May 2025 data, the median geographers in the US earns $102,040 per year (1,400 employed). Gross pay is highest in Maryland ($114,920) and lowest in Texas ($79,170) — but what you keep depends on the state's taxes; see the table.
Geographers pay by stategross median vs take-home
| State | Median wage | After taxes | Monthly net | Kept | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geographers in Maryland | $114,920 | $84,560 | $7,047 | 73.6% | 210 |
| Geographers in California | $114,460 | $82,938 | $6,911 | 72.5% | 80 |
| Geographers in Washington | $112,260 | $87,805 | $7,317 | 78.2% | 40 |
| Geographers in Virginia | $108,020 | $79,425 | $6,619 | 73.5% | 130 |
| Geographers in Missouri | $102,040 | $76,757 | $6,396 | 75.2% | 40 |
| Geographers in Illinois | $92,640 | $69,561 | $5,797 | 75.1% | 40 |
| Geographers in Texas | $79,170 | $64,526 | $5,377 | 81.5% | 180 |
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