Geographer demographics and statistics in the US
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Geographer gender statistics
25.8% of geographers are women and 74.2% of geographers are men.
- Male, 74.2%
- Female, 25.8%
Geographer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 74.2% |
| Female | 25.8% |
Geographer gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$64,270
Female income
$63,905
Geographer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in geographer positions over time. Currently, 25.8% of geographers are female.
Geographer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.25% | 33.75% |
| 2011 | 68.34% | 31.66% |
| 2012 | 64.97% | 35.03% |
| 2013 | 64.36% | 35.64% |
| 2014 | 66.66% | 33.34% |
| 2015 | 73.83% | 26.17% |
| 2016 | 70.64% | 29.36% |
| 2017 | 67.46% | 32.54% |
| 2018 | 68.57% | 31.43% |
| 2019 | 70.34% | 29.66% |
| 2020 | 74.67% | 25.33% |
| 2021 | 74.24% | 25.76% |
Geographer related jobs gender ratio
We compared geographers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, econometrician and political advisor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Home Economist | 4% | 96% |
| Educational Diagnostician | 11% | 89% |
| Senior Behavioral Scientist | 15% | 85% |
| Geographer | 74% | 26% |
| Agricultural Economist | 75% | 25% |
| Political Advisor | 76% | 24% |
| Econometrician | 77% | 23% |
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Geographer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among geographers is White, which makes up 63.7% of all geographers. Comparatively, 14.5% of geographers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.1% of geographers are Asian.
- White, 63.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.5%
- Asian, 8.1%
- Unknown, 6.4%
- Black or African American, 6.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Geographer race
| Geographer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.5% |
| Asian | 8.1% |
| Unknown | 6.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Geographer race and ethnicity over time
See how geographer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Geographer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.18% | 10.64% | 6.76% | 10.13% |
| 2011 | 71.07% | 7.76% | 6.78% | 9.60% |
| 2012 | 68.84% | 6.94% | 7.19% | 11.81% |
| 2013 | 67.46% | 8.49% | 6.96% | 12.60% |
| 2014 | 62.92% | 9.80% | 8.35% | 12.76% |
| 2015 | 70.87% | 7.94% | 8.48% | 9.72% |
| 2016 | 68.86% | 7.94% | 7.67% | 11.33% |
| 2017 | 64.54% | 6.40% | 7.56% | 15.98% |
| 2018 | 71.04% | 7.12% | 7.41% | 11.25% |
| 2019 | 68.52% | 6.46% | 8.61% | 12.22% |
| 2020 | 62.71% | 7.25% | 9.44% | 12.55% |
| 2021 | 63.71% | 6.17% | 8.12% | 14.48% |
Geographer wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american geographers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino geographers have the lowest average salary at $61,756.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $65,360 |
| White | $64,316 |
| Black or African American | $65,453 |
| Asian | $64,536 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,756 |
Average geographer age
See how the average age of geographers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Geographer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 46 | 37.5 |
| White | 40.5 | 39 |
| Asian | 40 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 36 |
Geographer age breakdown
The average age of geographers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the geographer population.
Geographer age breakdown
| Geographer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Geographer educational attainment
The most common degree for geographers is bachelor's degree, with 79% of geographers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 79%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 4%
- Doctorate, 2%
Geographers by degree level
| Geographer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 79% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
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Geographer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, geographers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $69,370 annually. With a Master's degree, geographers earn a median annual income of $67,809 compared to $62,598 for geographers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $67,809 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $62,598 |
| Doctorate Degree | $69,370 |
Geographer employment statistics
Most geographers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where geographers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where geographers work.
Geographer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Geographer jobs by company type
Employees with the geographer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most geographers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Geographer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 16% |
Geographer jobs by industry
The most common industries for geographers are professional, technology and education.
Geographer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 19% |
| Technology | 14% |
| Education | 13% |
| Government | 11% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Geographer turnover and employment statistics
Geographer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for geographers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Geographer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Geographer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.58% |
| 2011 | 7.95% |
| 2012 | 5.58% |
| 2013 | 5.71% |
| 2014 | 6.50% |
| 2015 | 6.49% |
| 2016 | 3.93% |
| 2017 | 2.24% |
| 2018 | 3.43% |
| 2019 | 2.72% |
| 2020 | 4.85% |
| 2021 | 5.34% |
Average geographer tenure
The average geographer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 142 geographers resumes in Zippia's database.
Geographer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Geographer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of geographers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Economist | 7.51% | 18,955 |
| Geographer | 10.82% | - |
| Staff Psychologist | 11.87% | 85,221 |
| Space Planner | 13.00% | 14,044 |
| Adult Neuropsychologist | 19.82% | 1,525 |
Similar geographer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Economist | 7.51% | 18,955 |
| Staff Psychologist | 11.87% | 85,221 |
| Space Planner | 13.00% | 14,044 |
| Adult Neuropsychologist | 19.82% | 1,525 |
Foreign languages spoken by geographers
The most common foreign language among geographers is Spanish at 42.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 10.5% and French is the third-most popular at 10.5%.
- Spanish, 42.1%
- German, 10.5%
- French, 10.5%
- Portuguese, 5.3%
- Chinese, 5.3%
- Other, 26.3%
Geographer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.1% |
| German | 10.5% |
| French | 10.5% |
| Portuguese | 5.3% |
| Chinese | 5.3% |
| Other | 26.3% |
