Cartographers and Photogrammetrists Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$78,380
↑ 40.0% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 40.0% since 2011 ($55,970 → $78,380)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $78,380
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 4.4% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -5%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $78,380 | +2.8% |
| 2023 | $76,210 | +6.0% |
| 2022 | $71,890 | +4.3% |
| 2021 | $68,900 | +0.8% |
| 2020 | $68,380 | +4.4% |
| 2019 | $65,470 | +1.6% |
| 2018 | $64,430 | +0.7% |
| 2017 | $63,990 | +2.0% |
| 2016 | $62,750 | +1.4% |
| 2015 | $61,880 | +1.6% |
| 2014 | $60,930 | +3.6% |
| 2013 | $58,840 | +2.4% |
| 2012 | $57,440 | +2.6% |
| 2011 | $55,970 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.