The average salary for a geographer in Minnesota is around $65,180 per year.
Avg Salary
Geographers earn an average yearly salary of $65,180.
Wages typically start from $48,210 and go up to $95,290.
3% below national average Updated in 2018
Geographer earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level geographer earnings begin at:
$45.81 per hour
$95,290 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level geographer earnings begin at:
$38.80 per hour
$80,710 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level geographer earnings begin at:
$31.34 per hour
$65,180 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level geographer earnings begin at:
$26.61 per hour
$55,350 per year
10th percentile
Starting level geographer earnings begin at:
$23.18 per hour
$48,210 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Geographer salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Virginia | $95,380 |
| California | $85,800 |
| Georgia | $85,670 |
| Colorado | $85,130 |
| Maryland | $84,280 |
| Washington | $81,920 |
| Louisiana | $79,600 |
| Missouri | $79,590 |
| Oregon | $75,800 |
| South Dakota | $70,380 |
| Arizona | $69,500 |
| Minnesota | $65,180 |
| Texas | $63,420 |
| Pennsylvania | $51,870 |
| Oklahoma | $50,230 |
How do geographer salaries compare to similar careers?
Geographers earn about the same as related careers in Minnesota. On average, they make less than molecular biologists but more than forensic science technicians.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Molecular biologist salary | $73K |
| Soil and water conservationist salary | $67K |
| Conservation scientist salary | $67K |
| Cartographer salary | $71K |
| Animal scientist salary | $66K |
| Geographer salary | $65K |
| Biomass plant technician salary | $64K |
| Geodesist salary | $66K |
| Forester salary | $66K |
| Forensic science technician salary | $60K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)