DOL Median (Massachusetts)
$64,584
vs National
+11.8%
National: $57,764BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$44,085
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$64,584
+11.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$57,764
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Geographers in Massachusetts earns $64,584 in nominal terms, which is 11.8% above the national average of $57,764. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $44,085 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Massachusetts
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Tufts University | $77,000 | 1 |
| ENVIRONMENTAL MODEL & DATA OPTIMA, INC. | $73,000 | 3 |
| Golder Associates Inc. | $70,000 | 1 |
| Spatial Front, Inc. | $65,000 | 6 |
| BrainCo Inc | $64,584 | 1 |
| CoStar Realty Information Inc. | $64,584 | 1 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $63,495 | 3 |
| University of Maryland College Park | $62,000 | 45 |
| StreetScan Inc. | $60,000 | 1 |
| WOODS HOLE RESEARCH CENTER | $57,200 | 1 |
| Trustees of Boston University | $55,000 | 3 |
| University of Massachusetts Boston | $50,000 | 2 |
| Northeastern University | $47,500 | 1 |
| Harvard University | N/A | 1 |
| Clark University | N/A | 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 Massachusetts
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers · $1,406,080Physicians, All Other · $301,600Orthodontists · $242,000Pediatricians, General · $210,000Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons · $208,000Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Geographers make in Massachusetts?
The median Geographers salary in Massachusetts is $64,584 based on 18 DOL filings.
Is Massachusetts a good place to work as a Geographers?
A Geographers in Massachusetts earns 11.8% more than the national median of $57,764, or $44,085 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.