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Geographers Salary in Texas
Geographers in Texas earn a median $79,170 a year, 22% below the U.S. median.
- Median in TX
- $79,170 a year
- U.S. median
- $102,040 a year
- Employment
- 180
- Location quotient
- 1.39
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in Texas
- Median (50%)
- $79,170 · $38.06 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $84,830 · $40.78 an hour (estimate error ±1.1%)
- 10th percentile
- $62,890 · $30.24 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $69,580 · $33.45 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $96,640 · $46.46 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $114,550 · $55.07 an hour
- Employment
- 180 (estimate error ±1.4%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.01
- Location quotient
- 1.39 (1.00 = national share)
Geographers pay by metro area in Texas
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $76,000 | 120 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do geographers make in Texas?
- The median wage for geographers in Texas is $79,170 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 180 jobs in the state.
- Where in Texas do geographers earn the most?
- Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $76,000 a year.