How much does a geographer make in Washington?
$118,300a year
Median yearly pay for geographers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $56.87 an hour or $9,858 a month.
- Hourly
- $56.87
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 3
- Jobs in the area
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,940Median: $118,300Highest 10%: $144,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,940 | $38.43 | |
| 25th | $93,040 | $44.73 | |
| Median | $118,300 | $56.87 | |
| 75th | $131,800 | $63.37 | |
| 90th | $144,700 | $69.56 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for geographers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $171,600 |
| Physical Scientist | $171,000 |
| Astronomer | $156,800 |
| Economist | $156,800 |
| Political Scientist | $156,700 |
| Hydrologist | $152,700 |
| Chemist | $144,700 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $138,300 |
| Geoscientist | $132,600 |
| Psychologist | $129,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a geographer make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $56.87 ($118,300 a year).
Do geographers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $118,300 against $102,000 nationally, 16% more.
Where does Washington rank for geographer pay?
1 of 3 metro areas with data.
How much does a geographer make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $79,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $144,700 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.