Geographers
O*NET Code: 19-3092.00
Description
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.
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💼 Also Known As
BiogeographerCultural Resources SpecialistEarth Observations ScientistEconomic GeographerGeographerGeomorphologistGIS Coordinator (Geographic Information Systems Coordinator)GIS Geographer (Geographic Information Systems Geographer)GIS Physical Scientist (Geographic Information Systems Physical Scientist)GlaciologistImagery AnalystNatural Resources SpecialistPhysical GeographerPolitical GeographerScientist
⚡ Skills (19)
Reading Comprehension4/100
Writing4/100
Speaking4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Active Listening4/100
Active Learning4/100
Judgment and Decision Making4/100
Complex Problem Solving4/100
Science3/100
Systems Analysis3/100
+ 9 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (44)
🔥Adobe Photoshop
Graphics or photo imaging software
🔥Autodesk AutoCAD
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥ESRI ArcGIS software
Geographic information system
🔥IBM SPSS Statistics
Analytical or scientific software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥Python
Object or component oriented development software
🔥SAS
Analytical or scientific software
🔥Structured query language SQL
Data base user interface and query software
🔥The MathWorks MATLAB
Analytical or scientific software
0ACD Systems Canvas
Graphics or photo imaging software
0Adobe Dreamweaver
Web page creation and editing software
0Caliper Maptitude
Geographic information system
0Clark Labs IDRISI Andes
Map creation software
0Corel CorelDraw Graphics Suite
Graphics or photo imaging software
0ESRI ArcIMS
Geographic information system
0ESRI ArcInfo
Geographic information system
0ESRI ArcView
Geographic information system
0Geographic information system GIS software
Geographic information system
0Geographic information system GIS systems
Geographic information system
0Geographic resources analysis support system GRASS
Map creation software
0Golden Software Grapher
Graphics or photo imaging software
0Golden Software Surfer
Map creation software
0Google Earth Pro
Geographic information system
0Groundwater Vistas
Analytical or scientific software
0HydroSOLVE AQTESOLV
Analytical or scientific software
0ITT Visual Information Solutions ENVI
Map creation software
0Leica Geosystems ERDAS IMAGINE
Map creation software
0Lemkesoft GraphicConverter
Graphics or photo imaging software
0MODPATH
Analytical or scientific software
0MapInfo MapMarker
Map creation software
0Martin D Adamiker's TruFlite
Map creation software
0Microsoft Internet Explorer
Internet browser software
0Minitab
Analytical or scientific software
0Pattern searching software
Analytical or scientific software
0RIVERMorph
Data base user interface and query software
0RockWare ArcMap
Map creation software
0RockWare MODFLOW
Analytical or scientific software
0Systat Software SigmaPlot
Analytical or scientific software
0Trimble Pathfinder Office
Map creation software
0Wolfram Research Mathematica
Analytical or scientific software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
Occupations with similar skills and natural career progression opportunities
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↓1 level)
Statisticians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑1 level)
Data Scientists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Geodetic Surveyors
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Surveying and Mapping Technicians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↓1 level)
Conservation Scientists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Atmospheric and Space Scientists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑1 level)
Hydrologists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑1 level)
📊 Skills Comparison
Geographers → Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
Transition Difficulty: Easy (100% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (12)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 4Target: 3
→
Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 4Target: 3
→
Writing
Current: 4Target: 3
→
Mathematics
Current: 3Target: 3
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Active Learning
Current: 4Target: 3
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Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
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Social Perceptiveness
Current: 3Target: 3
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Coordination
Current: 3Target: 3
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