Geographer Salary in Roanoke, Virginia

Geographer Salary in Roanoke, VA

How much does a Geographer make in Roanoke, VA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Geographer in Roanoke, VA is $76,758. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $67,769 to $81,334, with most professionals earning between $59,584 and $85,500.

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10th Percentile Geographer Salary $59,584 Roanoke,VA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Geographer Salary $67,769 Roanoke,VA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Geographer Salary $76,758 Roanoke,VA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Geographer Salary $81,334 Roanoke,VA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Geographer Salary $85,500 Roanoke,VA April 01, 2025
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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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    Geotechnical Engineer I

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Geographer

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Geotechnical Engineer III

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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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 Roanoke, VA. The base salary for Geographer ranges from $67,769 to $81,334 with the average base salary of $76,758. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $67,769 to $81,334 with the average total cash compensation of $76,758.

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About Roanoke, Virginia    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 42.9 square miles (111.1 km2), of which 42.5 square miles (110.1 km2) is la....More

Roanoke, Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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