As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Geographer in Louisiana is $84,384, equivalent to $41 per hour, $1,623 weekly, or $7,032 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 Louisiana vary widely, spanning from $65,767 to $99,804. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($74,639) and 75th percentile ($92,455), while top earners (90th percentile) make $99,804 per year. This $17,816 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, Louisiana Geographer often earn 4.9% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 5 companies. However, Louisiana currently ranks 35 nationwide 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 $65,767 LA June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Geographer Salary $74,639 LA June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Geographer Salary $84,384 LA June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Geographer Salary $92,455 LA June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Geographer Salary $99,804 LA June 01, 2026
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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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Location Abbeville, LA Avg. Salary $81,914 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Abita Springs, LA Avg. Salary $83,650 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Acme, LA Avg. Salary $81,021 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Addis, LA Avg. Salary $86,437 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Aimwell, LA Avg. Salary $80,586 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Akers, LA Avg. Salary $84,567 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Albany, LA Avg. Salary $84,190 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, LA Avg. Salary $79,737 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Ama, LA Avg. Salary $86,618 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Amelia, LA Avg. Salary $82,689 Date Updated June 01, 2026
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