Cartographers and Photogrammetrists Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $81,390 · Median hourly: $39.13 · Employment: 14,260
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,740 | $25.84 |
| 25th | $65,670 | $31.57 |
| Median | $81,390 | $39.13 |
| 75th | $101,960 | $49.02 |
| 90th | $126,950 | $61.03 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 17-1021
- Total U.S. employment: 14,260
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
Reading the data
Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $53,740, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $126,950 — a 2.4x gap between entry-level and top earners.
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $53,740, median pay is $81,390, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $126,950.
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $89,170 | $42.87 | +9.6% | 60 |
| Arizona | $82,260 | $39.55 | +1.1% | 400 |
| California | $102,780 | $49.41 | +26.3% | 1,450 |
| Colorado | $86,960 | $41.81 | +6.8% | 1,220 |
| Connecticut | $84,100 | $40.44 | +3.3% | 150 |
| Florida | $79,650 | $38.30 | -2.1% | 610 |
| Georgia | $62,630 | $30.11 | -23.0% | 490 |
| Idaho | $72,930 | $35.06 | -10.4% | 100 |
| Illinois | $54,680 | $26.29 | -32.8% | 180 |
| Indiana | $74,800 | $35.96 | -8.1% | 40 |
| Iowa | $84,570 | $40.66 | +3.9% | 90 |
| Kansas | — | — | — | 230 |
| Kentucky | $71,470 | $34.36 | -12.2% | 90 |
| Louisiana | $59,990 | $28.84 | -26.3% | 0 |
| Maine | $78,670 | $37.82 | -3.3% | 40 |
| Maryland | $84,360 | $40.56 | +3.6% | 450 |
| Massachusetts | $92,230 | $44.34 | +13.3% | 160 |
| Michigan | $75,090 | $36.10 | -7.7% | 250 |
| Minnesota | $99,850 | $48.00 | +22.7% | 100 |
| Missouri | $76,950 | $37.00 | -5.5% | 170 |
| Montana | $72,220 | $34.72 | -11.3% | 160 |
| Nebraska | $81,500 | $39.18 | +0.1% | 50 |
| Nevada | $93,560 | $44.98 | +15.0% | 180 |
| New Hampshire | $72,130 | $34.68 | -11.4% | 70 |
| New Jersey | $88,480 | $42.54 | +8.7% | 170 |
| New Mexico | $79,200 | $38.08 | -2.7% | 70 |
| New York | $89,290 | $42.93 | +9.7% | 230 |
| North Carolina | $81,080 | $38.98 | -0.4% | 900 |
| North Dakota | $71,070 | $34.17 | -12.7% | 80 |
| Ohio | $70,990 | $34.13 | -12.8% | 490 |
| Oklahoma | $86,410 | $41.55 | +6.2% | 70 |
| Oregon | $88,240 | $42.42 | +8.4% | 640 |
| Pennsylvania | $73,180 | $35.18 | -10.1% | 140 |
| South Carolina | $72,260 | $34.74 | -11.2% | 150 |
| South Dakota | $72,910 | $35.05 | -10.4% | 140 |
| Tennessee | $72,990 | $35.09 | -10.3% | 150 |
| Texas | $73,970 | $35.56 | -9.1% | 1,780 |
| Utah | $75,220 | $36.16 | -7.6% | 150 |
| Virginia | $86,660 | $41.66 | +6.5% | 860 |
| Washington | $96,100 | $46.20 | +18.1% | 870 |
| Wisconsin | $76,760 | $36.90 | -5.7% | 260 |
| Wyoming | $70,590 | $33.94 | -13.3% | 100 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for cartographers and photogrammetrists?
The median annual wage for cartographers and photogrammetrists is $81,390 ($39.13 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays cartographers and photogrammetrists the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many cartographers and photogrammetrists are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 14,260 cartographers and photogrammetrists employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do cartographers and photogrammetrists make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $39.13. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.