DOL Median (Virginia)
$68,110
vs National
+17.9%
National: $57,764BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$67,636
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$68,110
+17.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$57,764
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Geographers in Virginia earns $68,110 in nominal terms, which is 17.9% above the national average of $57,764. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 100.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $67,636 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Virginia
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| MacroSys, LLC | $105,100 | 2 |
| MICHAEL BAKER JR., INC. | $86,403 | 2 |
| Conservation International | $79,497 | 6 |
| Woolpert, Inc. | $73,054 | 2 |
| Prince William County Service Authority | $72,228 | 3 |
| AECOM Technical Services Inc | $71,864 | 3 |
| WESAM, LLC | $66,560 | 1 |
| The College of William and Mary | $65,000 | 6 |
| Spatial Front, Inc. | $65,000 | 6 |
| George Mason University | $58,000 | 14 |
| COPERNICUS INC. | $58,000 | 1 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University | $50,228 | 3 |
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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 Virginia
Computer and Information Research Scientists · $280,000Orthodontists · $273,000Physicians, All Other · $270,400Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons · $188,000Chief Executives · $180,500Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Geographers make in Virginia?
The median Geographers salary in Virginia is $68,110 based on 30 DOL filings.
Is Virginia a good place to work as a Geographers?
A Geographers in Virginia earns 17.9% more than the national median of $57,764, or $67,636 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.