Geographers
Life, Physical, and Social Science · SOC 19-3092
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
Top Skills
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
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.
Common titles: Earth Observations Scientist, Geographer, GIS Coordinator (Geographic Information Systems Coordinator), GIS Geographer (Geographic Information Systems Geographer), GIS Physical Scientist (Geographic Information Systems Physical Scientist), Scientist
Representative Tasks
- •Create and modify maps, graphs, or diagrams, using geographical information software and related equipment, and principles of cartography, such as coordinate systems, longitude, latitude, elevation, topography, and map scales.
- •Gather and compile geographic data from sources such as censuses, field observations, satellite imagery, aerial photographs, and existing maps.
- •Teach geography.
- •Write and present reports of research findings.
- •Provide geographical information systems support to the private and public sectors.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Prepare maps.
- •Collect geographical or geological field data.
- •Compile geographic or related data.
- •Instruct college students in social sciences or humanities disciplines.
- •Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
Tools & Technologies
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 11.0% | 13.2% |
| Outlook | Average | 46% Bright |
| Median Salary | $102,040 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 89/100 | N/A |