Median annual wages of geoscientists were $79,160 in May 2008. The middle 50 percent earned between $54,470 and $113,390; the lowest 10 percent earned less than $41,700, and the highest 10 percent more than $155,430.
The actual salary varies depending on education, specialty, and experienced. Geophysicists and geologists in the oil and gas industry tend to earn the most, but employment varies with the price of oil. Those working for the federal government also earn higher salaries.
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(United States Bureau of Labor Statistics)
In the United States, geographers make, on average, $74,020 per year. The average amount that a geographer earns in salary varies greatly from state to state and the industry.
Enough money to survive on
About $130,000. This is a yearly average according to Salary.com.
50,000
85,000
250,000
They make over 48,000.00 yearly
about 119,220$ a year
$150,000
lots
Heaps!
$500000 yearly
10
too much