California

Geographers Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$114,310
+10.8% vs national
Hourly Wage
$54.96
 
10th Percentile
$85,800
Entry level
90th Percentile
$144,910
Senior level
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Salary Range

Geographers in California earn between $85,800 and $144,910, with a mean of $114,310. The national average for this role is $103,211.

$114,310 mean
10th Percentile$85,80090th Percentile$144,910

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$114,310
National Average$103,211
Washington$113,420
Virginia$112,100
Maryland$109,820
Missouri$100,980
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.