DOL Median (Texas)
$53,550
vs National
-7.3%
National: $57,764BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$57,767
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$53,550
-7.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$57,764
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Geographers in Texas earns $53,550 in nominal terms, which is 7.3% below the national average of $57,764. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $57,767 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Texas
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| BECHTEL OIL, GAS & CHEMICALS, INC. | $137,536 | 1 |
| GEONAMIC SYSTEMS INC | $93,122 | 4 |
| Pioneer Natural Resources USA, Inc. | $82,900 | 3 |
| HART ENERGY PUBLISHING LLP | $80,439 | 1 |
| W.M. Rice University | $70,000 | 1 |
| GeoFields, Inc. | $70,000 | 1 |
| CDM Smith Inc. | $66,144 | 14 |
| Tarleton State University | $64,454 | 1 |
| IHS GLOBAL INC. (D/B/A IHS MARKIT) | $59,416 | 2 |
| HOUSTON - GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL | $57,000 | 1 |
| VIRTEX OPERATING COMPANY, INC | $56,160 | 2 |
| The University of Texas at Dallas | $56,100 | 1 |
| JETTA OPERATING COMPANY, INC | $50,980 | 4 |
| Houston-Galveston Area Council | $50,939 | 3 |
| Institute of Information Technology, Inc. | $50,627 | 1 |
| THE RESPONSE GROUP, INC. | $41,558 | 2 |
| Texas Tech University | $38,624 | 7 |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY | $38,000 | 1 |
| Texas A&M University | $37,404 | 4 |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | $37,002 | 2 |
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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 Texas
Emergency Medicine Physicians · $551,200Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · $525,000Physicians, Pathologists · $420,000Physicians, All Other · $290,000General Internal Medicine Physicians · $250,000Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Geographers make in Texas?
The median Geographers salary in Texas is $53,550 based on 32 DOL filings.
Is Texas a good place to work as a Geographers?
A Geographers in Texas earns 7.3% less than the national median of $57,764, or $57,767 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.