Cartographers and Photogrammetrists

Occupation

$78,380

National Median Salary

$37.68

Median Hourly Wage

12,790

Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$50,500

$62,860

$78,380

$99,650

$121,440

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

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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)