Geographers Salary in Virginia
Geographers in Virginia earn a median of $108,020 a year, +6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $108,020
- vs. U.S. median
- +6% ($102,040)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 7
- Jobs in the state
- 130
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $71,650; the top 10% earn over $156,750. Nationally the range is $66,770 to $136,660.
States ranked near Virginia
Similar jobs in Virginia
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$83,880 median in Virginia
- Anthropologists and Archeologists$80,230 median in Virginia
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$72,340 median in Virginia
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$88,390 median in Virginia
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$86,660 median in Virginia
- Astronomers$128,930 median in Virginia
Geographers pay in Virginia
How much do geographers make in Virginia?
The median is $108,020 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $71,650 and the top 10% earn over $156,750. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for geographers?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 7 (+6% vs. the national median of $102,040). Living costs are not included.