Geographers
SOC: 19-3092.00 · Job Zone 5 (Extensive preparation)
Study the nature and use of areas of the Earth's surface, relating and interpreting interactions of physical and cultural phenomena. Conduct research on physical aspects of a region, including land forms, climates, soils, plants, and animals, and conduct research on the spatial implications of human activities within a given area, including social characteristics, economic activities, and political organization, as well as researching interdependence between regions at scales ranging from local to global.
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$97,200
per year
Mean Wage
$98,160
per year
Employment
1K
workers
Wage Range
$62,390 - $133,680
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
Task Breakdown
12 tasks analyzed
Create and modify maps, graphs, or diagrams, using geographical information software and related equipment, and principles of cartography, such as coordinate systems, longitude, latitude, elevation, topography, and map scales.
Analyze geographic distributions of physical and cultural phenomena on local, regional, continental, or global scales.
Write and present reports of research findings.
Gather and compile geographic data from sources including censuses, field observations, satellite imagery, aerial photographs, and existing maps.
Teach geography.
Study the economic, political, and cultural characteristics of a specific region's population.
Collect data on physical characteristics of specified areas, such as geological formations, climates, and vegetation, using surveying or meteorological equipment.
Locate and obtain existing geographic information databases.
Conduct field work at outdoor sites.
Provide geographical information systems support to the private and public sectors.
Develop, operate, and maintain geographical information computer systems, including hardware, software, plotters, digitizers, printers, and video cameras.
Provide consulting services in fields such as resource development and management, business location and market area analysis, environmental hazards, regional cultural history, and urban social planning.
| Task | Category | AI Capability | Risk Score | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Create and modify maps, graphs, or diagrams, using geographical information software and related equipment, and principles of cartography, such as coordinate systems, longitude, latitude, elevation, topography, and map scales. | - | - | - | |
| Analyze geographic distributions of physical and cultural phenomena on local, regional, continental, or global scales. | - | - | - | |
| Write and present reports of research findings. | - | - | - | |
| Gather and compile geographic data from sources including censuses, field observations, satellite imagery, aerial photographs, and existing maps. | - | - | - | |
| Teach geography. | - | - | - | |
| Study the economic, political, and cultural characteristics of a specific region's population. | - | - | - | |
| Collect data on physical characteristics of specified areas, such as geological formations, climates, and vegetation, using surveying or meteorological equipment. | - | - | - | |
| Locate and obtain existing geographic information databases. | - | - | - | |
| Conduct field work at outdoor sites. | - | - | - | |
| Provide geographical information systems support to the private and public sectors. | - | - | - | |
| Develop, operate, and maintain geographical information computer systems, including hardware, software, plotters, digitizers, printers, and video cameras. | - | - | - | |
| Provide consulting services in fields such as resource development and management, business location and market area analysis, environmental hazards, regional cultural history, and urban social planning. | - | - | - |
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