How much does a cartographer and photogrammetrist make in California?
$102,800a year
Median yearly pay for cartographer and photogrammetrists in California. That is $49.41 an hour or $8,565 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.41
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 1,450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,080Median: $102,800Highest 10%: $135,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,080 | $30.33 | |
| 25th | $75,370 | $36.24 | |
| Median | $102,800 | $49.41 | |
| 75th | $131,500 | $63.21 | |
| 90th | $135,500 | $65.14 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sacramento, CA | $130,800 |
| Stockton, CA | $130,700 |
| San Francisco, CA | $125,300 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $101,500 |
| Riverside, CA | $100,600 |
| San Diego, CA | $91,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cartographer and photogrammetrists.
| 1. California | $102,800 |
| 2. Minnesota | $99,850 |
| 3. Washington | $96,100 |
| 4. Nevada | $93,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cartographer and photogrammetrist make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $49.41 ($102,800 a year).
Do cartographer and photogrammetrists make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $102,800 against $81,390 nationally, 26% more.
Where does California rank for cartographer and photogrammetrist pay?
California ranks 1 of 41 states.
Which city in California pays cartographer and photogrammetrists the most?
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA, with a median of $130,800 a year.
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.