Architects, Surveyors, and Cartographers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for architects, surveyors, and cartographerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $96,190 ≈ $46/hr
National median salary $87,950
Total employment 191,460 nationwide
State-level and metro breakdowns aren’t published for this aggregate occupation group. National figures are shown above; browse a specific occupation for full state detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do architects, surveyors, and cartographers make in the U.S.?
The median architects, surveyors, and cartographers salary in the United States is $87,950 per year (mean $96,190), and about 80% earn between $55,650 and $146,230.
How much do architects, surveyors, and cartographers make per hour?
Roughly $46 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $96,190 and 2,080 work hours per year.