Geographers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $71,780 -26.2% vs national
Median hourly $34.51
10th percentile $56,990
90th percentile $91,340
Employed locally 120
National median $97,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,990
    25th
    $63,350
    50th (median)
    $71,780
    75th
    $81,590
    90th
    $91,340

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Geographers salary vs area income 74% Median Geographers salary is 26% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Geographers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $117,960
    Washington $110,340
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $109,550
    Maryland $109,120
    Colorado $106,350
    Missouri $94,870

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,530
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $97,530
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $63,630
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,950
    Urban and Regional Planners $78,330
    Social Science Research Assistants $59,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Geographers make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Geographers in Austin, TX is $34.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.48 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Geographers salaries?

    The median Geographers salary in Austin, TX is 26.2% below the national median of $97,200. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Geographers in Austin?

    Entry-level Geographers (10th percentile) earn around $56,990 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,350.