As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Geographer in Birmingham, AL is $82,464, equivalent to $40 per hour, $1,586 weekly, or $6,872 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Geographer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Geographer in Birmingham, AL vary widely, spanning from $64,272 to $97,530. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($72,942) and 75th percentile ($90,350), while top earners (90th percentile) make $97,530 per year. This $17,408 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Consulting or Engineering Services, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Birmingham Geographer often earn 1.1% lower than national averages. However, Birmingham currently ranks 650 statewide for Geographer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Geographer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Geographer Salary $64,272 Birmingham, AL July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Geographer Salary $72,942 Birmingham, AL July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Geographer Salary $82,464 Birmingham, AL July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Geographer Salary $90,350 Birmingham, AL July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Geographer Salary $97,530 Birmingham, AL July 01, 2026
25% $72,942 10% $64,272 90% $97,530 75% $90,350 $82,464 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Geographer in Birmingham, AL. The base salary for Geographer ranges from $72,942 to $90,350 with the average base salary of $82,464. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $82,589 to $102,319 with the average total cash compensation of $92,406.

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About Birmingham, Alabama    Birmingham (/ˈbɜːrmɪŋhæm/ BUR-ming-ham) is a city located in the north central region of the U.S. state of Alabama. With an estimated 2017 population....More

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