SOC 17-1021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists — Louisiana
Louisiana
At $59,990, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists, 26.3% beneath the national figure of $81,390.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $59,990, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists, 26.3% beneath the national figure of $81,390. Pay ranges from under $55,870 at the tenth percentile to more than $101,400 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $58,600 to $76,960.
Louisiana ranks number 40th out of 41 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 679 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 279th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,870 | −31.4% |
| 25th | $58,600 | −28.0% |
| Median (50th) | $59,990 | −26.3% |
| 75th | $76,960 | −5.4% |
| 90th | $101,400 | +24.6% |
| Mean | $70,140 | −13.8% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Louisiana run 11.8% below the national average, so the median of $59,990 goes as far as $68,016 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 16.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$59,990as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$68,016US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,990 a year, 26.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $55,870 to $101,400 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 40th of 41 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in Louisiana?
The median annual wage is $59,990, or $28.84 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 Louisiana is 26.3% 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 Louisiana earns more than $101,400 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $55,870 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.
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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