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Economic Geographer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Senior Human Geographer- MCIA

Quantico, VA · On-site

$74K - $95K/yr

Incorporates expertise sociology, cultural anthropology, demography, psychology, geography, economics, and political science. Provide subject matter expertise in situational awareness, intelligence ...

Incorporates expertise sociology, cultural anthropology, demography, psychology, geography, economics, and political science. Provide subject matter expertise in situational awareness, intelligence ...

Marketing Economics Specialist

Renton, WA · On-site

$107K - $140K/yr

Confidently present comprehensive airplane economic value stories to customers, industry forums ... such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining ...

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How much do economic geographer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 8, 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 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 May 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 100% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $107,594 per year, or $51.7 per hour.

Senior Planner (Regulatory & Economic Resources)

Miami-Dade Seaport Department

Miami, FL • On-site

$64K - $113K/yr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago


Job description

Master's degree in Urban Planning or Regional Planning or Planning Related Field; or Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning or Regional Planning or Planning Related field, and two years of experience in land use or comprehensive planning is required. Additional experience in land use or comprehensive planning may substitute for the required college education on a year for year basis. Planning-related fields are Architecture, Public Administration, Sustainability, Geographic Information Systems, Historic Preservation, Urban Analytics, Economics, Sociology, Statistics, Law, Business Administration, Geography, or Urban Studies.