The salary statistics and trend of geographers in the industry of architectural, engineering, and related services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare geographers salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $43,420 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $47,900 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $61,010 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $76,730 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $90,600 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for geographers in the industry of architectural, engineering, and related services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) geographers is $90,600. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $61,010. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent geographers is $43,420.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of geographers in the industry of Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $61,010 | 10.46% | 7.56% |
| 2016 | $54,630 | -5.97% | - |
| 2015 | $57,890 | -3.77% | - |
| 2014 | $60,070 | 5.79% | - |
| 2013 | $56,590 | 0.34% | - |
| 2012 | $56,400 | - | - |
The average salaries of geographers in six industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of geographers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Scientific Research and Development Services | |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Engineering Services | |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | |
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