Geographers
Geographers study physical and cultural characteristics of a given area.
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National data for miscellaneous social scientists and related workers (SOC 19-3090).
$40,330
$65,690
$97,120
$19.39
$31.58
$46.69
Based on Nebraska Wage Figures
have a high school diploma or GED
complete at least a bachelor's degree in geography
have strong math skills
Usually work 40 hours per week.
May work overtime to meet deadlines.
Usually work a set schedule. May have flexible schedules, as teachers at colleges or universities.
May travel to remote areas to do fieldwork. There they may work under rugged conditions.
GEOGRAPHERS will:
collect data on physical things such as geology, climate, and vegetation.
study human traits such as ethnic makeup and economic activity.
study and describe relationships between physical areas and human activity.
GEOGRAPHERS frequently:
work with urban planners to plan where to locate things such as roads, shopping centers, and airports.
use surveying and meteorological equipment to collect information.
use surveying and meteorological equipment to collect information.
It is important that GEOGRAPHERS be able to:
have a good eye for detail
have good communication skills.
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