Surveyors, Cartographers, and Photogrammetrists
Occupation
$74,120
National Median Salary
$35.64
Median Hourly Wage
65,870
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+27.8%
10 Year Change
$57,990
2014 Median
$74,120
2024 Median
Note: State and industry pay breakdowns are available for more specific job titles. See detailed occupations below.
Top Paying Industries for Surveyors, Cartographers, and Photogrammetrists
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Oil and Gas Extraction | $114,670 | 220 |
| Wind Electric Power Generation | $108,350 | 30 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $105,380 | 1,000 |
| Natural Gas Distribution | $94,630 | 560 |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $94,190 | 680 |
Detailed Surveyors, Cartographers, and Photogrammetrists Occupations
These specific job titles have more detailed state and industry salary data:
| Occupation | Annual Median |
|---|---|
| Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | $78,380 |
| Surveyors | $72,740 |
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Oil and Gas Extraction
Wind Electric Power Generation
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
Natural Gas Distribution
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution
Utilities
Management of Companies and Enterprises
State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
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)
Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
