Cartographers and Photogrammetrists Salary
The median cartographers and photogrammetrists salary in the United States is $81,390 per year ($39.13/hour). Salaries range from $53,740 at the entry level to $126,950+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 14,260 cartographers and photogrammetrists jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 6.4% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$81,390
per year
Hourly Rate
$39.13
per hour
Employment
14,260
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$53,740
25th percentile
$65,670
Median
$81,390
75th percentile
$101,960
90th percentile
$126,950
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+6.4%
Faster than average
Annual Openings
1,000
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists Salary by State
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$55K$103K■ No data
Top Paying States
California
$103K
+26%
Minnesota
$100K
+23%
Washington
$96K
+18%
Nevada
$94K
+15%
Massachusetts
$92K
+13%
New York
$89K
+10%
Alaska
$89K
+10%
New Jersey
$88K
+9%
Oregon
$88K
+8%
Colorado
$87K
+7%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| California | $102,780 | +26.3% |
| Minnesota | $99,850 | +22.7% |
| Washington | $96,100 | +18.1% |
| Nevada | $93,560 | +15.0% |
| Massachusetts | $92,230 | +13.3% |
| New York | $89,290 | +9.7% |
| Alaska | $89,170 | +9.6% |
| New Jersey | $88,480 | +8.7% |
| Oregon | $88,240 | +8.4% |
| Colorado | $86,960 | +6.8% |
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Cartographers and Photogrammetrists Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $130,820 | +60.7% |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $130,710 | +60.6% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $125,330 | +54.0% |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $106,000 | +30.2% |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $101,810 | +25.1% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $101,480 | +24.7% |
| Salem, OR | $101,350 | +24.5% |
| Greeley, CO | $101,050 | +24.2% |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $100,550 | +23.5% |
| Boulder, CO | $100,120 | +23.0% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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