SOC 17-1021 · May 2025 · United States
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists across the United States is $81,390 per year, measured over 14,260 jobs. The highest state median is in California, at $102,780.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists
Pay for this occupation varies by 88.0% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. California pays $102,780 and Illinois pays $54,680.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $102,780 | 1,450 | |
| 2 | Minnesota | $99,850 | 100 | |
| 3 | Washington | $96,100 | 870 | |
| 4 | Nevada | $93,560 | 180 | |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $92,230 | 160 | |
| 6 | New York | $89,290 | 230 | |
| 7 | Alaska | $89,170 | 60 | |
| 8 | New Jersey | $88,480 | 170 | |
| 9 | Oregon | $88,240 | 640 | |
| 10 | Colorado | $86,960 | 1,220 |
States with the most Cartographers and Photogrammetrists jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 1,780 | $73,970 | |
| 2 | California | 1,450 | $102,780 | |
| 3 | Colorado | 1,220 | $86,960 | |
| 4 | North Carolina | 900 | $81,080 | |
| 5 | Washington | 870 | $96,100 | |
| 6 | Virginia | 860 | $86,660 | |
| 7 | Oregon | 640 | $88,240 | |
| 8 | Florida | 610 | $79,650 | |
| 9 | Georgia | 490 | $62,630 | |
| 10 | Ohio | 490 | $70,990 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sacramento | $130,820 | 200 |
| 2 | Stockton | $130,710 | 30 |
| 3 | San Francisco | $125,330 | 330 |
| 4 | Dayton | $106,000 | 40 |
| 5 | Kansas City | $101,810 | 160 |
| 6 | Los Angeles | $101,480 | 300 |
| 7 | Salem | $101,350 | 60 |
| 8 | Greeley | $101,050 | 40 |
| 9 | Riverside | $100,550 | 130 |
| 10 | Boulder | $100,120 | 80 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.