Geographers Salary in Washington
Geographers in Washington earn a median of $112,260 a year, +10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $112,260
- vs. U.S. median
- +10% ($102,040)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 7
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $76,490; the top 10% earn over $147,990. Nationally the range is $66,770 to $136,660.
States ranked near Washington
Similar jobs in Washington
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$94,400 median in Washington
- Anthropologists and Archeologists$74,790 median in Washington
- Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists$133,980 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$83,780 median in Washington
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$105,020 median in Washington
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$96,100 median in Washington
Geographers pay in Washington
How much do geographers make in Washington?
The median is $112,260 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $76,490 and the top 10% earn over $147,990. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for geographers?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 7 (+10% vs. the national median of $102,040). Living costs are not included.