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Every occupation has a unique profile. For Geographers, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET classify the day-to-day work broadly as: Study the nature and use of areas of the Earth's surface, relating and interpreting interactions of physical and cultural phenomena. Conduct research on physical aspects of a region, including land forms, climates, soils, plants, and animals, and conduct research on the spatial implications of human activities within a given area, including social characteristics, economic activities, and political organization, as well as researching interdependence between regions at scales ranging from local to global.
Avg. Annual Salary
$98,160
Avg. Hourly Wage
$47.19
Available Jobs (US)
1,380
Job Title & Hierarchy Code (SOC)
Geographers #19-3092
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Data is based on the reference occupation: “Geographers”