How much does a cartographer and photogrammetrist make in Washington?
$86,660a year
Median yearly pay for cartographer and photogrammetrists in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $41.66 an hour or $7,222 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.66
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 26 of 67
- Jobs in the area
- 740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,880Median: $86,660Highest 10%: $135,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,880 | $31.19 | |
| 25th | $84,410 | $40.58 | |
| Median | $86,660 | $41.66 | |
| 75th | $113,500 | $54.56 | |
| 90th | $135,700 | $65.25 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for cartographer and photogrammetrists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Nuclear Engineer | $180,400 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $166,400 |
| Marine Engineer and Naval Architect | $159,700 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $159,500 |
| Engineer | $151,300 |
| Materials Engineer | $140,600 |
| Electronics Engineer | $140,000 |
| Chemical Engineer | $132,800 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $127,000 |
| Electrical Engineer | $126,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cartographer and photogrammetrist make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $41.66 ($86,660 a year).
Do cartographer and photogrammetrists make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $86,660 against $81,390 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Washington rank for cartographer and photogrammetrist pay?
26 of 67 metro areas with data.
How much does a cartographer and photogrammetrist make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $135,700 or more.
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.