Cartographers and Photogrammetrists Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for cartographers and photogrammetristss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- California$103,690
- Massachusetts$101,430
- Minnesota$100,100
- Washington$95,730
- Maryland$94,640
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Georgia$66,050
- Illinois$67,710
- Louisiana$70,140
- Montana$70,460
- South Dakota$71,660
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $103,690 | $102,780 | $50 | +19.6% | 1,450 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $101,430 | $92,230 | $49 | +17% | 160 |
| 3 | Minnesota | $100,100 | $99,850 | $48 | +15.5% | 100 |
| 4 | Washington | $95,730 | $96,100 | $46 | +10.4% | 870 |
| 5 | Maryland | $94,640 | $84,360 | $46 | +9.2% | 450 |
| 6 | Colorado | $94,460 | $86,960 | $45 | +9% | 1,220 |
| 7 | Nevada | $92,380 | $93,560 | $44 | +6.6% | 180 |
| 8 | Alaska | $90,840 | $89,170 | $44 | +4.8% | 60 |
| 9 | Oregon | $90,590 | $88,240 | $44 | +4.5% | 640 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $90,510 | $88,480 | $44 | +4.4% | 170 |
| 11 | Oklahoma | $89,320 | $86,410 | $43 | +3% | 70 |
| 12 | New York | $88,010 | $89,290 | $42 | +1.5% | 230 |
| 13 | Connecticut | $87,510 | $84,100 | $42 | +0.9% | 150 |
| 14 | Virginia | $86,980 | $86,660 | $42 | +0.3% | 860 |
| 15 | Texas | $85,370 | $73,970 | $41 | -1.5% | 1,780 |
| 16 | Arizona | $84,100 | $82,260 | $40 | -3% | 400 |
| 17 | Iowa | $83,290 | $84,570 | $40 | -3.9% | 90 |
| 18 | Missouri | $81,990 | $76,950 | $39 | -5.4% | 170 |
| 19 | Florida | $81,790 | $79,650 | $39 | -5.7% | 610 |
| 20 | Nebraska | $81,440 | $81,500 | $39 | -6.1% | 50 |
| 21 | New Mexico | $80,930 | $79,200 | $39 | -6.6% | 70 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $79,270 | $76,760 | $38 | -8.6% | 260 |
| 23 | North Carolina | $79,250 | $81,080 | $38 | -8.6% | 900 |
| 24 | Maine | $78,360 | $78,670 | $38 | -9.6% | 40 |
| 25 | Tennessee | $76,740 | $72,990 | $37 | -11.5% | 150 |
| 26 | Utah | $76,710 | $75,220 | $37 | -11.5% | 150 |
| 27 | Michigan | $76,240 | $75,090 | $37 | -12.1% | 250 |
| 28 | Pennsylvania | $75,390 | $73,180 | $36 | -13% | 140 |
| 29 | South Carolina | $74,740 | $72,260 | $36 | -13.8% | 150 |
| 30 | New Hampshire | $74,660 | $72,130 | $36 | -13.9% | 70 |
| 31 | Ohio | $73,340 | $70,990 | $35 | -15.4% | 490 |
| 32 | Idaho | $73,140 | $72,930 | $35 | -15.6% | 100 |
| 33 | Kentucky | $72,800 | $71,470 | $35 | -16% | 90 |
| 34 | Indiana | $72,140 | $74,800 | $35 | -16.8% | 40 |
| 35 | North Dakota | $72,140 | $71,070 | $35 | -16.8% | 80 |
| 36 | Wyoming | $72,110 | $70,590 | $35 | -16.8% | 100 |
| 37 | South Dakota | $71,660 | $72,910 | $34 | -17.3% | 140 |
| 38 | Montana | $70,460 | $72,220 | $34 | -18.7% | 160 |
| 39 | Louisiana | $70,140 | $59,990 | $34 | -19.1% | — |
| 40 | Illinois | $67,710 | $54,680 | $33 | -21.9% | 180 |
| 41 | Georgia | $66,050 | $62,630 | $32 | -23.8% | 490 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 81 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $130,820 | $116,650 | 200 |
| 2 | Stockton-Lodi, CA | $130,710 | $106,850 | 30 |
| 3 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $125,330 | $107,780 | 330 |
| 4 | Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $106,000 | $102,770 | 40 |
| 5 | Kansas City, MO-KS | $101,810 | $96,770 | 160 |
| 6 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $101,480 | $101,960 | 300 |
| 7 | Salem, OR | $101,350 | $95,490 | 60 |
| 8 | Greeley, CO | $101,050 | $106,610 | 40 |
| 9 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $100,550 | $99,570 | 130 |
| 10 | Boulder, CO | $100,120 | $102,300 | 80 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing cartographers and photogrammetristss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grantmaking and Giving Services | $181,390 | $153,570 | 40 |
| 2 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $138,410 | $144,580 | 120 |
| 3 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $138,410 | $144,580 | 120 |
| 4 | Natural Gas Distribution | $132,270 | $114,670 | 420 |
| 5 | Sector 21 - Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $132,220 | $125,390 | 160 |
| 6 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $109,300 | $112,720 | 510 |
| 7 | Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $109,300 | $112,730 | 520 |
| 8 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $99,850 | $101,700 | 300 |
| 9 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $99,850 | $101,700 | 300 |
| 10 | Sector 55 - Management of Companies and Enterprises | $99,850 | $101,700 | 300 |
| 11 | Utilities | $96,820 | $102,190 | 920 |
| 12 | Sector 22 - Utilities | $96,820 | $102,190 | 920 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do cartographers and photogrammetrists make in the U.S.?
The median cartographers and photogrammetrists salary in the United States is $81,390 per year (mean $86,690), and about 80% earn between $53,740 and $126,950.
How much do cartographers and photogrammetrists make per hour?
Roughly $42 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $86,690 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays cartographers and photogrammetrists the most?
California has the highest average pay for cartographers and photogrammetrists at $103,690 per year (median $102,780).
What is the job outlook for cartographers and photogrammetrists?
Employment is projected to change +6.4% from 2024 to 2034 (Faster than average), with about 1,000 openings per year.
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