How much does a cartographer and photogrammetrist make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $39.13 an hour or $6,783 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.13
- Average (mean)
- $86,690
- Jobs
- 14,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,740 | $25.84 | |
| 25th | $65,670 | $31.57 | |
| Median | $81,390 | $39.13 | |
| 75th | $102,000 | $49.02 | |
| 90th | $127,000 | $61.03 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| California | $102,800 |
| Minnesota | $99,850 |
| Washington | $96,100 |
| Nevada | $93,560 |
| Massachusetts | $92,230 |
| New York | $89,290 |
| Alaska | $89,170 |
| New Jersey | $88,480 |
| Oregon | $88,240 |
| Colorado | $86,960 |
| Virginia | $86,660 |
| Oklahoma | $86,410 |
| Iowa | $84,570 |
| Maryland | $84,360 |
| Connecticut | $84,100 |
| Arizona | $82,260 |
| Nebraska | $81,500 |
| North Carolina | $81,080 |
| Florida | $79,650 |
| New Mexico | $79,200 |
| Maine | $78,670 |
| Missouri | $76,950 |
| Wisconsin | $76,760 |
| Utah | $75,220 |
| Michigan | $75,090 |
| Indiana | $74,800 |
| Texas | $73,970 |
| Pennsylvania | $73,180 |
| Tennessee | $72,990 |
| Idaho | $72,930 |
| South Dakota | $72,910 |
| South Carolina | $72,260 |
| Montana | $72,220 |
| New Hampshire | $72,130 |
| Kentucky | $71,470 |
| North Dakota | $71,070 |
| Ohio | $70,990 |
| Wyoming | $70,590 |
| Georgia | $62,630 |
| Louisiana | $59,990 |
| Illinois | $54,680 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sacramento, CA | $130,800 |
| Stockton, CA | $130,700 |
| San Francisco, CA | $125,300 |
| Dayton, OH | $106,000 |
| Kansas City, MO | $101,800 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $101,500 |
| Salem, OR | $101,400 |
| Greeley, CO | $101,100 |
| Riverside, CA | $100,600 |
| Boulder, CO | $100,100 |
| Seattle, WA | $100,100 |
| Trenton, NJ | $98,950 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $97,820 |
| Olympia, WA | $97,650 |
| Reno, NV | $97,650 |
In other countries
Cartographer and Photogrammetrist belongs to the international group "Cartographers and surveyors".
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a cartographer and photogrammetrist make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $39.13 ($81,390 a year).
How much does a cartographer and photogrammetrist make a month?
About $6,783 a month before tax, based on a median of $81,390 a year.
How much does a cartographer and photogrammetrist make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $53,740 or less a year ($25.84 an hour); the top 10% make $127,000 or more.
Which state pays cartographer and photogrammetrists the most?
California, with a median of $102,800 a year, followed by Minnesota ($99,850) and Washington ($96,100).
Which city pays cartographer and photogrammetrists the most?
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA, with a median of $130,800 a year.
How many cartographer and photogrammetrists are there in the United States?
About 14,260 people work as cartographer and photogrammetrists.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.