Cartographers and Photogrammetrists pay in Washington

In Washington, the median pay for cartographers and photogrammetrists is $46.20 an hour ($96,100 a year). About 870 people work in this job there.

$46.20Median hourly pay
$77,790–$109,980Middle half of workers, yearly
870People in this job in Washington

That is 18% higher than the U.S. median ($81,390). Washington ranks 3rd of 41 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for cartographers and photogrammetrists in Washington

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$31.85$66,250
25% of workers$37.40$77,790
Half of workers (median)$46.20$96,100
75% of workers$52.87$109,980
90% of workers$61.59$128,100

Cartographers and Photogrammetrists pay in Washington metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue$100,080430
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater$97,65050
Spokane-Spokane Valley$83,39060
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard$80,03030

Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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)

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Other job titles for this job

Aerial PhotogrammetristCadastral MapperCartographerCartographic DesignerCartographic DrafterCartography TechnicianData MapperDigital CartographerField Map EditorMap MakerMapperMaritime Cartographer

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.