Geographers Salary in Texas
Geographers in Texas earn a median of $79,170 a year, −22% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $79,170
- vs. U.S. median
- −22% ($102,040)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 7
- Jobs in the state
- 180
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,890; the top 10% earn over $114,550. Nationally the range is $66,770 to $136,660.
States ranked near Texas
Similar jobs in Texas
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$84,990 median in Texas
- Anthropologists and Archeologists$67,700 median in Texas
- Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists$100,920 median in Texas (broader BLS group)
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$49,100 median in Texas
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$145,220 median in Texas
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$73,970 median in Texas
Geographers pay in Texas
How much do geographers make in Texas?
The median is $79,170 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,890 and the top 10% earn over $114,550. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for geographers?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 7 (−22% vs. the national median of $102,040). Living costs are not included.