How much does a Geographer make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Geographer in the United States is $40 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $34 and $44. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Geographer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Geographer Salary $29 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Geographer Salary $34 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Geographer Salary $40 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Geographer Salary $44 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Geographer Salary $47 US March 26, 2024
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What is a Geographer ?

A geographer is a scientist whose area of study is geography, the study of Earth's natural environment and human society. The Greek prefix, "geo," means "earth" and the Greek suffix, "graphy," meaning "description," so a geographer is someone who studies the earth. The word "geography" is a Middle French word that is believed to have been first used in 1540. Although geographers are historically known as people who make maps, map making is actually the field of study of cartography, a subset of geography. Geographers do not study only the details of the natural environment or human society, b...

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Land IQ is seeking a GIS/Geospatial Analyst in its Sacramento, California office. The successful candidate will be responsible for working with our team comprised of remote sensing/GIS experts, developers, and a range of agronomic, environmental and ecosystem disciplines. Applicants must have strong fundamentals in developing high quality geospatial solutions and analysis, including desktop and web applications focused around the ESRI suite of software.The Geospatial Analyst will be expected to develop and edit geospatial data, conduct spatial analysis, develop/document geospatial data and processes, develop/review geospatial or tabular data to meet Land IQ data standards, and mentor interns. This position requires significant hands-on experience with the ESRI GIS software including ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online. A strong knowledge of GIS concepts, spatial data management, IT, networking, and systems design and management is required. The applicant must also have excellent communication
- 1 day ago
Our client is looking for Assistant Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist to join their team. The GIS Specialist will contribute to the development, update, analysis, and management of GIS data across a range of professional services. This role entails engaging in various GIS analysis, data development, maintenance, and preparation tasks for integration into GIS systems. Regular communication of project status to customers is vital, emphasizing the customer service aspect of the Assistant GIS Specialist role. Collaboration within functional teams to deliver GIS data and services to clients is essential, with a strong focus on teamwork, customer satisfaction, urgency, and continuous improvement. Responsibilities include: Supporting GIS analysis, data development, collection, and mapping for client projects while assisting internal and external project teams. Participating in GIS metadata creation, digital feature extraction, land survey records search, and ownership data resea
- 2 days ago
BAE Systems - Quantico , VA
**Job Description** The candidate will provide direct support to GEOINT analysts engaged in in-depth GEOINT production, research, and ad-hoc projects using multiple computer databases and special source libraries. Utilize GIS tools to perform data mining and research, and to assess, integrate, manipulate, exploit, extract, and analyze digital imagery, geospatial databases, and various sources. Use remote sensing, spatial analysis, and GIS tools along with research skills to construct geospatial intelligence databases. Generate required documents and visual aids. Work on projects that range from local studies to regional trends, across a range of geographical scales and times. Demonstrated participation in and/or directing the activities of highly skilled technical and analytical teams responsible for developing solutions to highly complex analytical/intelligence problems. Must possess knowledge and experience with digital cartography, computer technology, Geographical Information Syste
- 2 days ago
Dagen Personnel is recruiting a contract GIS Technician for an oil & gas company. This is a temp-to-perm position that offers a hybrid schedule and can be located in Central Houston or The Woodlands. The GIS technician will be responsible for accurately mapping polygons, boundaries, and other spatial features from legal descriptions such as quarter calls and metes and bounds using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software. The ideal candidate will possess strong spatial analysis skills, proficiency in ArcGIS Pro software, experience with Quorum GIS tools and a keen eye for precision in polygon creation and editing. Responsibilities: Utilize GIS software to create accurate polygons representing the companys agreement types such as leases and contracts, and other spatial entities using Quorum GIS tools and ArcGIS Pro. Conduct quality checks on polygon data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with established standards and specifications. Confidently use Quorum GIS search
- 2 days ago
Dollar Tree Stores - Chesapeake , VA
The GIS Analyst is responsible for maintaining the enterprise GIS deployment and implementing new GIS functionality to meet business needs. The GIS Analyst ensures GIS users leverage accurate and relevant spatial information to create insight for high-value decisions across the company. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Maintain GIS content to ensure datasets and spatial tools are current, accurate, and relevant Edit, analyze, perform quality control, and create/maintain metadata on existing GIS datasets Use geoprocessing tools, geocoding services, and spatial overlays to create, edit, and enrich both spatial and non-spatial datasets Research and implement opportunities to improve decision-making with enhanced GIS data quality Interact with enterprise data systems using Python, SQL Server Management Studio, ArcCatalog, and Alteryx to update GIS datasets and run spatial analyses Create and maintain web mapping applications to meet business needs across the organization • Create, pub
- 4 days ago
Insight Global - Prineville , OR
Those looking to relocate to Bend, OR are encouraged to apply! Requirements * Proven experience (5+ years) in managing IT applications and business systems. * Experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) * Strong leadership and people management skills. * Excellent project management skills with a track record of successful project delivery. * In-depth knowledge of business process analysis and improvement. * Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Day To Day A government entity in the state of Oregon is seeking a dynamic and experienced IT Applications Manager to lead their organization's application portfolio and drive the efficiency and effectiveness of their business systems. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in managing diverse applications, a deep understanding of business processes, and the ability to lead and inspire a team of Business Systems Analysts and GIS professionals.
- 5 days ago

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