Geographers held about 1,400 jobs in 2014. The industries that employed the most geographers were as follows:
Federal government, excluding postal service
58%
State and local government, excluding education and hospitals
8
Junior colleges, colleges, universities, and professional schools; state, local, and private
8
Engineering services
10
Many geographers do fieldwork to gather information and data. For example, geographers often make site visits to observe geographic features, such as the landscape and environment. Some geographers travel to the region they are studying, and sometimes that means working in foreign countries and remote locations.
Work Schedules
Most geographers work full time during standard business hours.