DOL Median (Maryland)
$61,004
vs National
+5.6%
National: $57,764BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$52,364
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$61,004
+5.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$57,764
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Geographers in Maryland earns $61,004 in nominal terms, which is 5.6% above the national average of $57,764. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 116.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $52,364 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Maryland
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| MEDICAL CARE DEVELOPMENT INTERNATIONAL | $83,512 | 1 |
| MDA INFORMATION SYSTEMS LLC | $62,483 | 1 |
| University of Maryland College Park | $62,000 | 45 |
| The Johns Hopkins University | $60,000 | 3 |
| George Mason University | $58,000 | 14 |
| Battelle Memorial Institute | $56,382 | 2 |
| Washington College | $42,120 | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Geographers
College Park, MA · $127,383Santa Fe, NE · $120,000Cupertino, CA · $111,935Philadelphia, PA · $96,408Duluth, GA · $93,122Top-Paying Roles in Maryland
Cardiologists · $640,000Physicians, All Other · $315,000Family Medicine Physicians · $242,500Physicians, Pathologists · $239,200Neurologists · $222,855Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Geographers make in Maryland?
The median Geographers salary in Maryland is $61,004 based on 43 DOL filings.
Is Maryland a good place to work as a Geographers?
A Geographers in Maryland earns 5.6% more than the national median of $57,764, or $52,364 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.