SOC 17-1021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists — Illinois
Illinois
At $54,680, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists, 32.8% beneath the national figure of $81,390.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $54,680, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists, 32.8% beneath the national figure of $81,390. Pay ranges from under $47,480 at the tenth percentile to more than $104,720 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $48,620 to $84,240.
Employment stands at 180, or 0.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Illinois ranks number 41st out of 41 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 747 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 467th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,480 | −41.7% |
| 25th | $48,620 | −40.3% |
| Median (50th) | $54,680 | −32.8% |
| 75th | $84,240 | +3.5% |
| 90th | $104,720 | +28.7% |
| Mean | $67,710 | −16.8% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Illinois sit close to the national average, so $54,680 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$54,680as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$54,680US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $54,680 a year, 32.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,480 to $104,720 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 180 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 41st of 41 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in Illinois?
The median annual wage is $54,680, or $26.29 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $81,390, so pay in Illinois is 32.8% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Illinois earns more than $104,720 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,480 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 180 jobs in this occupation in Illinois. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
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