Surveyors, Cartographers, and Photogrammetrists Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for surveyors, 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).
National mean salary $81,910 ≈ $39/hr
National median salary $76,910
Total employment 65,090 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 surveyors, cartographers, and photogrammetrists make in the U.S.?
The median surveyors, cartographers, and photogrammetrists salary in the United States is $76,910 per year (mean $81,910), and about 80% earn between $47,530 and $125,880.
How much do surveyors, cartographers, and photogrammetrists make per hour?
Roughly $39 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $81,910 and 2,080 work hours per year.