Geographer salary in Washington, DC
Based on 16 certified H-1B filings in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Riverdale, College Park, Washington D.c., Fairfax, Greenbelt.
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $76,409 |
| 25th | $87,028 |
| 50th (median) | $100,370 |
| 75th | $102,760 |
| 90th | $112,455 |
Cost of living
Washington's median Geographer salary of $100,370 is worth about $92,200 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Washington = 108.9).
Compared with all workers here
All Geographers in the Washington, DC area earned a median of $118,290 in May 2025 (280 employed). The H-1B median here is $100,370, 15% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland College Park | $100,230 | 13 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 4 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 8 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.