Geographers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$97,200
↑ 30.0% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Geographers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Geographers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 30.0% since 2011 ($74,760 → $97,200)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $97,200
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 4.8% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -11%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $97,200 | +7.0% |
| 2023 | $90,880 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | $88,900 | +4.3% |
| 2021 | $85,220 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | $85,430 | +4.8% |
| 2019 | $81,540 | +1.5% |
| 2018 | $80,300 | +4.5% |
| 2017 | $76,860 | +3.5% |
| 2016 | $74,260 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | $74,260 | -2.8% |
| 2014 | $76,420 | +2.2% |
| 2013 | $74,750 | -0.0% |
| 2012 | $74,760 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | $74,760 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.