SOC 17-1021 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists is $78,374 per year ($37.68/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $62,858 and $99,653 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $121,451 per year. There are approximately 12,790 cartographers and photogrammetrists employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $24.28 | $50,502 |
| P25 | $30.22 | $62,858 |
| P50MEDIAN | $37.68 | $78,374 |
| P75 | $47.91 | $99,653 |
| P90 | $58.39 | $121,451 |
Professional & Business Services was the only sector with openings growth (+64K) in February. Quit rates eased to 2.6%. Active hiring continues for specialized roles, particularly at senior levels.
The national median salary for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists is $78,374 per year ($37.68/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $62,858 and $99,653 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists is $121,451 per year ($58.39/hr). The 75th percentile is $99,653 per year.
Entry-level Cartographers and Photogrammetrists (10th percentile) earn approximately $50,502 per year ($24.28/hr). The 25th percentile is $62,858 per year.
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