The average salary for a cartographers and photogrammetrist in the United States is $78,810, but the range typically falls between $60,430 and $95,610. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $37.89, with a range between $29.06 and $45.97.
There are approximately 12,330 people employed as a cartographers and photogrammetrist in the United States. With Texas, California, Colorado employing the highest number of cartographers and photogrammetrists.The state with the best pay for a cartographers and photogrammetrist is California, with an average annual salary of $100,870, while Illinois has the lowest average annual salary of $64,470.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $48,660 | $23.39 |
| 25th Percentile | $60,430 | $29.06 |
| Median | $76,210 | $36.64 |
| 75th Percentile | $95,610 | $45.97 |
| 90th Percentile | $113,540 | $54.59 |
The salary of a cartographers and photogrammetrist can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a cartographers and photogrammetrist in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for cartographers and photogrammetrists are California, Massachusetts, Washington, New Jersey, Connecticut while the worst states are Illinois, Montana, Idaho, Indiana, South Dakota.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $39,960 | $70,200 | $108,700 |
| Alaska | $64,210 | $86,670 | $112,030 |
| Arizona | $50,330 | $73,410 | $99,300 |
| Arkansas | $39,950 | $70,180 | $89,650 |
| California | $65,760 | $100,870 | $131,070 |
| Colorado | $57,910 | $88,740 | $127,000 |
| Connecticut | $62,190 | $89,510 | $118,650 |
| Florida | $46,570 | $71,710 | $102,360 |
| Georgia | $44,640 | $71,470 | $98,540 |
| Hawaii | $64,270 | $85,280 | $106,020 |
| Idaho | $31,240 | $55,710 | $82,360 |
| Illinois | $52,000 | $64,470 | $100,840 |
| Indiana | $38,450 | $64,310 | $97,500 |
| Iowa | $57,310 | $78,230 | $105,040 |
| Kansas | $42,640 | $72,710 | $98,660 |
| Kentucky | $43,530 | $65,580 | $86,290 |
| Maine | $59,590 | $74,270 | $103,970 |
| Maryland | $59,360 | $89,040 | $123,350 |
| Massachusetts | $60,210 | $89,130 | $109,630 |
| Michigan | $49,010 | $71,260 | $97,000 |
| Minnesota | $48,650 | $75,450 | $109,950 |
| Mississippi | $33,990 | $67,280 | $96,620 |
| Missouri | $45,520 | $70,480 | $103,620 |
| Montana | $47,620 | $57,390 | $69,230 |
| Nebraska | $43,680 | $73,770 | $103,530 |
| Nevada | $51,210 | $82,670 | $126,380 |
| New Hampshire | $43,350 | $65,730 | $88,060 |
| New Jersey | $58,250 | $88,850 | $113,780 |
| New York | $46,610 | $78,050 | $117,250 |
| North Carolina | $46,220 | $67,450 | $93,600 |
| Ohio | $58,160 | $82,620 | $112,970 |
| Oklahoma | $40,790 | $69,700 | $91,100 |
| Oregon | $57,970 | $81,500 | $109,570 |
| Pennsylvania | $46,730 | $66,760 | $96,930 |
| South Carolina | $46,140 | $70,990 | $98,650 |
| South Dakota | $36,950 | $62,720 | $89,940 |
| Tennessee | $50,900 | $71,220 | $99,350 |
| Texas | $41,530 | $74,720 | $105,630 |
| Utah | $48,280 | $67,820 | $96,620 |
| Virginia | $51,470 | $80,200 | $119,580 |
| Washington | $65,120 | $90,350 | $115,020 |
| Wisconsin | $53,640 | $75,780 | $100,660 |
| Wyoming | $47,960 | $68,060 | $81,140 |
Even between cities, the salary of a cartographers and photogrammetrist can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for cartographers and photogrammetrists is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, CA with an average salary of $125,600.The city with the lowest average salary for cartographers and photogrammetrists is Kansas nonmetropolitan area, KS with an average salary of $47,910.
Areas with highest average salaries for cartographers and photogrammetrists
Areas with lowest average salaries for cartographers and photogrammetrists
The number of cartographers and photogrammetrists in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of cartographers and photogrammetrists has decreased by -270. On average, the number of cartographers and photogrammetrists has been increasing by -0.5% each year. The salary of cartographers and photogrammetrists has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of cartographers and photogrammetrists has increased by $6,390. On average, the salary of cartographers and photogrammetrists has been increasing by 2.2% each year.
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