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Geography Professors in Washington

Considering a career as a Geography Professor in Washington?

11.1% Jobs Projection
$66,240 Median Salary
10 Job Openings

You’re in luck! Jobs for Geography Professors in Washington are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.

  • Projected employment for Geography Professors in Washington is growing faster than average.

  • Geography Professors in Washington earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

How Many Geography Professors Work in Washington?

There were approximately 110 workers employed as Geography Professors in this state in 2018.

There were 120 Geography Professors employed in this state in 2017.

That’s a decline of 10 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

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The amount of Geography Professors working in the state is similar to the average state.

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Job Projections for Washington

Jobs for Geography Professors in this state are growing at a rate of 11.1% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 8.0%.

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Washington Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates 10 annual job openings, and a total of 100 jobs for Washington Geography Professors in 2026.

Nationwide, the prediction is 400 annual jobs and 5,400 total jobs in 2026.

What do Geography Professors Make in Washington?

In 2018 wages for Geography Professors ranged from $41,120 to $127,570 with $66,240 being the median annual salary.

The median salary in Washington is higher than the nationwide median salary.

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Top Washington Metros for Geography Professors

The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Geography Professors.

Metro Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA 40 $67,920
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA 30 $83,870

Top States for Geography Professors Employment

The table below shows the states where most Geography Professors work.

State Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Texas 280 $85,120
California 280 $0
Massachusetts 230 $87,530
Ohio 220 $88,960
New York 220 $78,480
Virginia 220 $0
Pennsylvania 180 $90,260
Wisconsin 160 $70,140
Illinois 150 $77,490
Colorado 150 $75,520
Michigan 150 $80,080
Maryland 140 $88,150
North Carolina 120 $77,550
Washington 110 $66,240
Florida 100 $94,370
Minnesota 100 $75,320
Missouri 70 $73,530
Georgia 60 $76,470
Oklahoma 60 $54,250
Oregon 60 $76,250

Below are the states where Geography Professors get paid the most:

State Annual Median Salary
Florida $94,370
Arizona $92,080
Pennsylvania $90,260
Ohio $88,960
Maryland $88,150
Massachusetts $87,530
New Jersey $87,120
Texas $85,120
Nevada $82,320
Michigan $80,080

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