SOC 17-1021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists — Raleigh
Raleigh-Cary, NC · 4 metro areas compared
At $81,080, median pay for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in Raleigh, NC tracks the national median of $81,390 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $81,080, median pay for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in Raleigh, NC tracks the national median of $81,390 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $81,080 and $81,080. The lowest tenth earn under $60,960, while the highest tenth earn more than $82,870.
Charlotte leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $79,330. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 143rd of 571 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,960 | −25.1% |
| 25th | $81,080 | −0.4% |
| Median (50th) | $81,080 | −0.4% |
| 75th | $81,080 | −0.4% |
| 90th | $82,870 | +1.8% |
| Mean | $80,030 | −1.7% |
Other metro areas in North Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlotte | $79,330 | 130 | |
| 2 | Asheville | $78,990 | — | |
| 3 | Durham | $77,320 | — | |
| 4 | Wilmington | $66,440 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Raleigh run 5.7% below the national average, so the median of $81,080 goes as far as $85,981 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$81,080as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$85,981US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $81,080 a year, 0.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $60,960 to $82,870 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Charlotte, at $79,330.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in Raleigh, NC?
The median annual wage is $81,080, or $38.98 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 Raleigh, NC is 0.4% 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 Raleigh, NC earns more than $82,870 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $60,960 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Charlotte, at $79,330 per year.
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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