Geographer is a Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services job with over 623 current openings filled by an H1B employee. Most Geographers are hired by companies in the Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools industry. The average H1B Geographers job lasts 933 days.
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.
| Industry | Jobs | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 373 | $46,207 |
| Engineering Services | 44 | $60,507 |
| Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services | 22 | $68,448 |
| Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations | 20 | $58,645 |
| Custom Computer Programming Services | 19 | $72,972 |
| Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities | 11 | $66,165 |
| Other Activities Related to Real Estate | 11 | $60,226 |
| Environmental Consulting Services | 11 | $65,399 |
| Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services | 10 | $52,963 |
| Computer Systems Design Services | 10 | $53,554 |