Cartographers and Photogrammetrists
Occupation
$78,380
National Median Salary
$37.68
Median Hourly Wage
12,790
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+28.6%
10 Year Change
$60,930
2014 Median
$78,380
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Oil and Gas Extraction | $128,810 | 70 |
| Natural Gas Distribution | $111,880 | 380 |
| Wind Electric Power Generation | $108,350 | 30 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $106,850 | 560 |
| Utilities | $96,000 | 760 |
Top Paying States for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $117,960 | 40 |
| California | $106,610 | 1,070 |
| Connecticut | $94,000 | — |
| New York | $93,030 | 190 |
| Washington | $93,030 | 670 |
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Oil and Gas Extraction
Natural Gas Distribution
Wind Electric Power Generation
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
Utilities
Management of Companies and Enterprises
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)
Scientific Research and Development Services
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
