As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Geographer in Massachusetts is $96,587, equivalent to $46 per hour, $1,857 weekly, or $8,049 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 Massachusetts vary widely, spanning from $75,278 to $114,237. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($85,433) and 75th percentile ($105,826), while top earners (90th percentile) make $114,237 per year. This $20,393 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, Massachusetts Geographer often earn 8.8% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 5 companies. However, Massachusetts currently ranks 3 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 $75,278 MA June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Geographer Salary $85,433 MA June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Geographer Salary $96,587 MA June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Geographer Salary $105,826 MA June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Geographer Salary $114,237 MA June 01, 2026
25% $85,433 10% $75,278 90% $114,237 75% $105,826 $96,587 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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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Attleboro, MA Avg. Salary $95,182 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Barnstable, MA Avg. Salary $96,971 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Fitchburg, MA Avg. Salary $96,222 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Hyannis, MA Avg. Salary $97,183 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Leominster, MA Avg. Salary $96,243 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Malden, MA Avg. Salary $100,926 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Methuen, MA Avg. Salary $96,165 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Newton, MA Avg. Salary $100,914 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Revere, MA Avg. Salary $100,922 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Weymouth, MA Avg. Salary $99,122 Date Updated June 01, 2026
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