Cartographers and Photogrammetrists pay in California
In California, the median pay for cartographers and photogrammetrists is $49.41 an hour ($102,780 a year). About 1,450 people work in this job there.
That is 26% higher than the U.S. median ($81,390). California ranks 1st of 41 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cartographers and photogrammetrists in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.33 | $63,080 |
| 25% of workers | $36.24 | $75,370 |
| Half of workers (median) | $49.41 | $102,780 |
| 75% of workers | $63.21 | $131,470 |
| 90% of workers | $65.14 | $135,490 |
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $130,820 | 200 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $130,710 | 30 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $125,330 | 330 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $101,480 | 300 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $100,550 | 130 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $91,600 | 140 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for cartographers and photogrammetrists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +7.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 900 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $108,540 |
| Surveyors | $105,330 |
| Landscape Architects | $98,380 |
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