SOC 19-3092 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Geographers — Maryland
Maryland · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Maryland comes to $114,920 a year, ahead of the national median of $102,040 by 12.6%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Maryland comes to $114,920 a year, ahead of the national median of $102,040 by 12.6%. Pay ranges from under $71,840 at the tenth percentile to more than $140,670 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $84,590 to $128,610.
Employment stands at 210, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Maryland ranks number 1st out of 7 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Baltimore records the highest median at $104,770. Of the 728 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 108th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $71,840 | −29.6% |
| 25th | $84,590 | −17.1% |
| Median (50th) | $114,920 | +12.6% |
| 75th | $128,610 | +26.0% |
| 90th | $140,670 | +37.9% |
| Mean | $109,820 | +7.6% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Maryland
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baltimore | $104,770 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Maryland run 5.0% above the national average, so the median of $114,920 buys what $109,448 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 7.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$114,920as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$109,448US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $114,920 a year, 12.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $71,840 to $140,670 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 210 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 1st of 7 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Baltimore, at $104,770.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Geographers in Maryland?
The median annual wage is $114,920, or $55.25 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $102,040, so pay in Maryland is 12.6% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Maryland earns more than $140,670 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $71,840 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Baltimore, at $104,770 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 210 jobs in this occupation in Maryland. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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