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US Department of the Army

Geographer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$56K/yr

Basic Requirement for Geographer: A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in geography; or ... meteorology, economics, statistics, sociology, anthropology, political science, history ...

US Department of the Army

Geographer

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$102K/yr

Army Corps of Engineers Inland Electronic Navigational Chart Program Geographer within the U.S ... meteorology, economics, statistics, sociology, anthropology, political science, history ...

U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)

Geographer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$56K/yr

Basic Requirement for Geographer: A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in geography; or ... meteorology, economics, statistics, sociology, anthropology, political science, history ...

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Geographer

Alexandria, VA · On-site +1

$102K - $158K/yr

Army Corps of Engineers Inland Electronic Navigational Chart Program Geographer within the U.S ... meteorology, economics, statistics, sociology, anthropology, political science, history ...

MRB Group

Economic Development Analyst

Rochester, NY

We want smart and motivated people who like to learn and want to grow with us as we expand our service lines and geographies. We are currently seeking an Economic Development Analyst to support our ...

MRB Group

Economic Development Analyst

Rochester, NY · On-site

We want smart and motivated people who like to learn and want to grow with us as we expand our service lines and geographies. We are currently seeking an Economic Development Analyst to support our ...

City Of Roswell

Economic Development Analyst

Roswell, GA · On-site

$72K - $93K/yr

Geographic and Spatial Analysis Utilizes GIS technology and spatial analysis tools to evaluate development patterns, investment opportunities, market conditions, and economic trends. Stakeholder ...

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How much do economic geographer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for economic geographer in the United States is $107,594.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $92,000.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an economic geographer do?

An economic geographer studies the spatial distribution of economic activities, analyzing how location influences economic development, resource allocation, and industry patterns. They often use geographic information systems (GIS) and statistical tools to interpret data and inform urban planning, policy, or business strategies.

What is the difference between Economic Geographer vs Urban Planner?

AspectEconomic GeographerUrban Planner
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Geography, Economics, or related fieldsBachelor's or Master's in Urban Planning, Geography, or related fields
Work EnvironmentResearch institutions, government agencies, consulting firmsMunicipalities, government agencies, private firms
Industry UsageAnalyzing economic patterns, regional developmentDesigning land use plans, zoning, community development

While both roles involve geographic analysis, Economic Geographers focus on economic patterns and regional development, whereas Urban Planners concentrate on land use and community planning. Understanding these differences helps clarify career paths and job expectations in related fields.

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Infographic showing various Economic Geographer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,594 per year, or $51.7 per hour.

Geographer

US Department of the Army

Seattle, WA • On-site

$56K/yr

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Posted 11 days ago

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About the Position: The Army Fellows Program provides an exciting opportunity to embark on a developmental, accelerated career path as an Army Civilian including continued training and educational opportunities, with no military obligation. Fellows may also receive paid training, certifications, and rotational assignments. Apply now to start your Civilian Army career today!
1st Year Salary $56715-$73731
2nd Year Salary $69373-$90190
3rd Year Salary $83935-$109122
4th Year Salary $100602-$130786Qualifications:Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Basic Requirement for Geographer:

A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in geography; or related physical or social science such as geology, meteorology, economics, statistics, sociology, anthropology, political science, history, cartography, computer science, urban studies, or planning that included at least 24 semester hours in geography or related fields.

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B. Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major in geography, or a related field that included at least 24 semester hours in geography or related fields, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting in multi-layer map creation, editing and reviewing of map data for technical adequacy; or, assisting in the collection of imagery and spatial data from a variety of sources; or, assisting in the creation and maintenance of simple spatial and tabular, geo-referenced, relational databases. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

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Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: geography, economics, geology, meteorology, or political science.

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Superior Academic Achievement: Successful completion of all the requirements for a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A.). In order to be creditable under this provision, Superior Academic Achievement must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled, such as that identified in Education above. Superior Academic Achievement is based on:(1) Class Standing - Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses; OR(2) Grade-Point Average (G.P.A.) - Applicants must have a grade-point average of either (a) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on your official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or (b) 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.; OR(3) Honor Society Membership - Applicants may be considered eligible based on membership in one of the approved national scholastic honor societies listed by the Association of College Honor Societies (https://www.achsnatl.org/)

NOTE: Grade point averages will be rounded to one decimal point. For example, 2.95 will round to 3.0, and 2.94 will round to 2.9.
NOTE: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) was taken on a pass/fail or similar basis, your S.A.A. claim must be based on class standing or membership in an honor society and you must provide evidence of your class standing or honor society membership with your application.
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Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages.

Education:FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/Employment Type: OTHER

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