DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
19-3092 Geographers
Occupational Description:
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.| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| Minnesota | 50 | 0 | $33.11/hr | $0.76/hr | $25.37/hr | $27.74/hr | $31.74/hr | $38.67/hr | $44.73/hr |
| U S | 1,400 | 49 | $39.82/hr | $0.48/hr | $25.40/hr | $30.76/hr | $39.61/hr | $47.42/hr | $54.96/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
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| Employment | Median Wage | % Change 2020 - 2030 | |
| Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers | 1,550 | $27.70/hr | 5.5% |
| Urban and Regional Planners | 950 | $39.19/hr | 5.5% |
| Surveyors | 900 | $33.92/hr | 4.9% |
| Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | 430 | $32.36/hr | 7.8% |
| Foresters | 330 | $30.99/hr | 1.4% |
| Hydrologists | 300 | $38.26/hr | -0.7% |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | 240 | $38.85/hr | N/A |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | 230 | $38.63/hr | 5.2% |
| Fish and Game Wardens | 140 | $35.41/hr | N/A |
Tasks for Geographers
- Collects data on physical characteristics of specified area, such as geological formation, climate, and vegetation, using surveying or meteorological equipment.
- Uses surveying equipment to assess geology, physics, and biology within given area.
- Advises governments and organizations on ethnic and natural boundaries between nation or administrative areas.
- Prepares environmental impact reports based on results of study.
- Constructs and interprets maps, graphs, and diagrams.
- Studies population characteristics within area, such as ethnic distribution and economic activity.
