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Geographers

Role Overview

Study the nature and use of areas of the Earth’s surface, relating and interpreting interactions of physical and cultural phenomena. Conduct research on physical aspects of a region, including land forms, climates, soils, plants, and animals, and conduct research on the spatial implications of human activities within a given area, including social characteristics, economic activities, and political organization, as well as researching interdependence between regions at scales ranging from local to global.

Recommended Majors

Climate Science. Earth Systems Science. Environmental Geosciences. Geography and Environmental Studies. Geospatial Intelligence. Geography. Geographic Information Science and Cartography. Geography, Other. Geography and Anthropology. Medical/Health Humanities.

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Agricultural and Food Science Technicians Agricultural and Food Scientists Agricultural Technicians Animal Scientists Anthropologists and Archeologists Astronomers

Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
Washington	$110,340
Maryland	$109,120
Colorado	$106,350
Missouri	$94,870
Illinois	$91,270
Arizona	$87,050
Pennsylvania	$85,220
Texas	$75,550

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Median Annual Salary

$97,200

Projected Growth (10yr)

+-3.1%

Avg. annual openings

0.1k

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