Geography
Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
Quick Facts
Category
Knowledge
Used in
25+ careers
Avg. Importance
4.1 / 5
Careers Using Geography
Ranked by how important Geography is to each occupation, based on O*NET data.
Geographers
Life, Physical, and Social Science · $97,200/yr
Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists
Life, Physical, and Social Science · $117,960/yr
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary
Educational Instruction and Library · $86,730/yr
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
Computer and Mathematical · $108,970/yr
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists
Architecture and Engineering · $78,380/yr
Cargo and Freight Agents
Office and Administrative Support · $49,900/yr
Atmospheric and Space Scientists
Life, Physical, and Social Science · $97,450/yr
Remote Sensing Technicians
Life, Physical, and Social Science · $60,130/yr
Public Safety Telecommunicators
Office and Administrative Support · $50,730/yr
Urban and Regional Planners
Life, Physical, and Social Science · $83,720/yr
Surveyors
Architecture and Engineering · $72,740/yr
History Teachers, Postsecondary
Educational Instruction and Library · $81,500/yr
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
Life, Physical, and Social Science · $99,240/yr
Surveying and Mapping Technicians
Architecture and Engineering · $51,940/yr
Landscape Architects
Architecture and Engineering · $79,660/yr
Hydrologists
Life, Physical, and Social Science · $92,060/yr
Freight Forwarders
Office and Administrative Support · $49,900/yr
Environmental Restoration Planners
Life, Physical, and Social Science · $80,060/yr
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary
Educational Instruction and Library · $95,770/yr
Geodetic Surveyors
Architecture and Engineering · $72,740/yr
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers
Transportation and Material Moving · $226,600/yr
Transportation Planners
Life, Physical, and Social Science · $100,340/yr
Conservation Scientists
Life, Physical, and Social Science · $67,950/yr
Anthropologists and Archeologists
Life, Physical, and Social Science · $64,910/yr
Fish and Game Wardens
Protective Service · $68,180/yr
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