Cartographers and Photogrammetrists pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for cartographers and photogrammetrists is $39.13 an hour ($81,390 a year). About 14,260 people work in this job there.
Pay range for cartographers and photogrammetrists in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $25.84 | $53,740 |
| 25% of workers | $31.57 | $65,670 |
| Half of workers (median) | $39.13 | $81,390 |
| 75% of workers | $49.02 | $101,960 |
| 90% of workers | $61.03 | $126,950 |
Best-paying states for cartographers and photogrammetrists
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| California | $102,780 | 1,450 |
| Minnesota | $99,850 | 100 |
| Washington | $96,100 | 870 |
| Nevada | $93,560 | 180 |
| Massachusetts | $92,230 | 160 |
| New York | $89,290 | 230 |
| Alaska | $89,170 | 60 |
| New Jersey | $88,480 | 170 |
| Oregon | $88,240 | 640 |
| Colorado | $86,960 | 1,220 |
Pay by state
- California · $102,780
- Colorado · $86,960
- Florida · $79,650
- North Carolina · $81,080
- Oregon · $88,240
- Texas · $73,970
- Virginia · $86,660
- Washington · $96,100
Education, experience and outlook for cartographers and photogrammetrists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +7.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 900 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $99,280 |
| Surveyors | $75,440 |
| Landscape Architects | $79,870 |
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