Industries with Fastest Surveyors, Cartographers, and Photogrammetrists Salary Growth
These industries raised Surveyors, Cartographers, and Photogrammetrists salaries the most from 2019 to 2024. Useful for deciding which industry to work in or switch to for better pay growth.
33
Industries with Growth
+48.0%
Highest Growth
+17.6%
Average Growth
9
Industries with Decline
Top 15 Industries for Salary Growth
Surveyors, Cartographers, and Photogrammetrists salary increase from 2019 to 2024
All 33 Industries with Salary Growth
| Rank | Industry | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Increase | % Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Other Support Services | $51,070 | $75,570 | +$24,500 | +48.0% |
| 2 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $79,110 | $114,670 | +$35,560 | +45.0% |
| 3 | Coal Mining | $57,100 | $75,920 | +$18,820 | +33.0% |
| 4 | Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations | $51,130 | $67,800 | +$16,670 | +32.6% |
| 5 | Social Advocacy Organizations | $53,440 | $70,030 | +$16,590 | +31.0% |
| 6 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $73,360 | $94,190 | +$20,830 | +28.4% |
| 7 | Land Subdivision | $62,630 | $78,330 | +$15,700 | +25.1% |
| 8 | Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction | $64,720 | $79,740 | +$15,020 | +23.2% |
| 9 | Support Activities for Transportation | $61,880 | $75,980 | +$14,100 | +22.8% |
| 10 | Support Activities for Water Transportation | $63,520 | $75,980 | +$12,460 | +19.6% |
| 11 | Administrative and Support Services | $63,420 | $75,570 | +$12,150 | +19.2% |
| 12 | Utilities | $78,980 | $93,750 | +$14,770 | +18.7% |
| 13 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $58,240 | $68,790 | +$10,550 | +18.1% |
| 14 | Mining (except Oil and Gas) | $66,760 | $78,820 | +$12,060 | +18.1% |
| 15 | Engineering Services | $63,980 | $75,350 | +$11,370 | +17.8% |
| 16 | Educational Services | $57,910 | $67,650 | +$9,740 | +16.8% |
| 17 | Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $66,610 | $77,780 | +$11,170 | +16.8% |
| 18 | Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors | $61,060 | $70,500 | +$9,440 | +15.5% |
| 19 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $79,130 | $89,570 | +$10,440 | +13.2% |
| 20 | Metal Ore Mining | $71,670 | $80,660 | +$8,990 | +12.5% |
| 21 | Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | $61,700 | $69,280 | +$7,580 | +12.3% |
| 22 | Construction of Buildings | $66,140 | $74,060 | +$7,920 | +12.0% |
| 23 | Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities | $56,760 | $63,040 | +$6,280 | +11.1% |
| 24 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $76,900 | $85,300 | +$8,400 | +10.9% |
| 25 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $62,060 | $68,070 | +$6,010 | +9.7% |
| 26 | Other Specialty Trade Contractors | $63,720 | $69,700 | +$5,980 | +9.4% |
| 27 | Telecommunications | $65,890 | $69,990 | +$4,100 | +6.2% |
| 28 | Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $77,490 | $82,270 | +$4,780 | +6.2% |
| 29 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $74,180 | $78,740 | +$4,560 | +6.1% |
| 30 | Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors | $46,280 | $49,090 | +$2,810 | +6.1% |
| 31 | Natural Gas Distribution | $89,320 | $94,630 | +$5,310 | +5.9% |
| 32 | Nonresidential Building Construction | $68,490 | $72,490 | +$4,000 | +5.8% |
| 33 | Building Equipment Contractors | $47,180 | $49,380 | +$2,200 | +4.7% |
9 Industries with Salary Decline
| Rank | Industry | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Decrease | % Decline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $59,370 | $41,600 | -$17,770 | -29.9% |
| 2 | Employment Services | $66,180 | $55,030 | -$11,150 | -16.8% |
| 3 | Temporary Help Services | $66,000 | $55,030 | -$10,970 | -16.6% |
| 4 | Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction | $60,380 | $54,910 | -$5,470 | -9.1% |
| 5 | Utility System Construction | $63,260 | $60,650 | -$2,610 | -4.1% |
| 6 | Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | $66,830 | $65,690 | -$1,140 | -1.7% |
| 7 | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | $73,100 | $71,970 | -$1,130 | -1.5% |
| 8 | Specialty Trade Contractors | $60,010 | $59,840 | -$170 | -0.3% |
| 9 | Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors | $61,760 | $61,590 | -$170 | -0.3% |
About This Data
Salary growth is calculated by comparing the median annual wage for Surveyors, Cartographers, and Photogrammetrists in each industry between 2019 and 2024, using Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Growth percentage = (2024 median - 2019 median) / 2019 median × 100.