Compare One Occupation Across States
Pick an occupation, then choose states to see its pay side by side.
Geographers
Full geographers overview →U.S. mean $102,350 · median $102,040
| State | Rank | Mean | Median | Hourly | Mean vs U.S. | P10–P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | #1 | $114,310 | $114,460 | $55 | +11.7% | $85,800–$144,910 |
| Washington | #2 | $113,420 | $112,260 | $55 | +10.8% | $76,490–$147,990 |
| Virginia | #3 | $112,100 | $108,020 | $54 | +9.5% | $71,650–$156,750 |
| Maryland | #4 | $109,820 | $114,920 | $53 | +7.3% | $71,840–$140,670 |
| Missouri | #5 | $100,980 | $102,040 | $49 | -1.3% | $75,800–$126,440 |
| Illinois | #6 | $92,160 | $92,640 | $44 | -10% | $63,330–$125,650 |
| Texas | #7 | $84,830 | $79,170 | $41 | -17.1% | $62,890–$114,550 |
P10–P90 bars share one scale across the selected states; the blue band spans P10–P90 and the dot marks the median.