Occupation Salary Profile

Geographers

SOC Code: 19-3092

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.

National Median (BLS)
$75,140
▲ +8.44% Nominal +5.02% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$75,462
▲ +4.76% Nominal +1.58% Real
Average Base Salary
$77,780
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
280
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Geographers.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $58,470
25th Percentile $65,830
National Median (50th Percentile) $75,140
75th Percentile $82,700
90th Percentile $103,730
P10: $58,470 P50 (Median): $75,140 P90: $103,730
Foreign Talent Market

H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 59 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $75,462
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) ▲ +4.76%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) ▲ +1.58%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $60,536
25th Percentile $65,249
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $75,462
75th Percentile $98,354
90th Percentile $114,864
H-1B P10: $60,536 H-1B P50: $75,462 H-1B P90: $114,864
💡 Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Geographers roles ($75,462) is +0.4% higher than the broader domestic BLS national median ($75,140).