Cartographer and Photogrammetrist Salary
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists earn a median $81,390 a year nationally. Architecture and Engineering Occupations
U.S. median
$81,390
$39.13 per hour
Range
$53,740 – $126,950
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
14,260
across the U.S.
Cartographer and Photogrammetrist take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$66,088
per year · effective tax rate 18.8%
$5,507Monthly
$2,754Twice a month
$2,542Every 2 weeks
$31.77Hourly
- Federal income tax$9,076
- Social Security (6.2%)$5,046
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,180
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$66,088
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $53,740 | $25.84 | $45,360 |
| 25th percentile | $65,670 | $31.57 | $54,946 |
| Median (50th) | $81,390 | $39.13 | $66,088 |
| 75th percentile | $101,960 | $49.02 | $80,559 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $126,950 | $61.03 | $98,036 |
Best cities for cartographers and photogrammetrists (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houston, TX | $96,390 | $76,640 | $77,706 | 520 |
| 2 | Denver, CO | $86,080 | $66,308 | $62,684 | 790 |
| 3 | Washington, DC | $86,660 | $65,398 | $60,062 | 740 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Houston, TX — $96,390
- Washington, DC — $86,660
- Denver, CO — $86,080
Cartographer and Photogrammetrist salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $102,780 | $74,471 | $63,080 – $135,490 | 1,450 |
| Minnesota | $99,850 | $73,808 | $71,620 – $125,660 | 100 |
| Washington | $96,100 | $76,436 | $66,250 – $128,100 | 870 |
| Nevada | $93,560 | $74,649 | $67,040 – $121,000 | 180 |
| Massachusetts | $92,230 | $69,322 | $72,770 – $158,370 | 160 |
| New York | $89,290 | $67,418 | $37,530 – $126,170 | 230 |
| Alaska | $89,170 | $71,561 | $69,610 – $116,900 | 60 |
| New Jersey | $88,480 | $67,629 | $63,790 – $122,660 | 170 |
| Oregon | $88,240 | $64,015 | $61,460 – $121,560 | 640 |
| Colorado | $86,960 | $66,889 | $61,060 – $130,310 | 1,220 |
| Virginia | $86,660 | $65,626 | $59,480 – $122,480 | 860 |
| Oklahoma | $86,410 | $66,276 | $61,570 – $132,220 | 70 |
| Iowa | $84,570 | $65,763 | $57,600 – $105,300 | 90 |
| Maryland | $84,360 | $64,534 | $58,870 – $131,810 | 450 |
| Connecticut | $84,100 | $64,944 | $52,470 – $122,430 | 150 |
| Arizona | $82,260 | $64,852 | $58,400 – $114,770 | 400 |
| Nebraska | $81,500 | $63,337 | $45,410 – $119,620 | 50 |
| North Carolina | $81,080 | $63,143 | $59,110 – $99,270 | 900 |
| Florida | $79,650 | $64,864 | $59,410 – $109,110 | 610 |
| New Mexico | $79,200 | $61,991 | $48,040 – $113,970 | 70 |
| Maine | $78,670 | $60,045 | $52,580 – $102,430 | 40 |
| Missouri | $76,950 | $60,285 | $50,290 – $116,430 | 170 |
| Wisconsin | $76,760 | $60,143 | $54,400 – $112,510 | 260 |
| Utah | $75,220 | $59,328 | $50,100 – $109,990 | 150 |
| Michigan | $75,090 | $58,715 | $57,720 – $98,350 | 250 |
| Indiana | $74,800 | $59,275 | $40,860 – $98,380 | 40 |
| Texas | $73,970 | $60,868 | $43,040 – $138,390 | 1,780 |
| Pennsylvania | $73,180 | $58,066 | $53,490 – $102,820 | 140 |
| Tennessee | $72,990 | $60,178 | $59,070 – $100,630 | 150 |
| Idaho | $72,930 | $57,379 | $51,790 – $96,100 | 100 |
| South Dakota | $72,910 | $60,122 | $42,300 – $96,600 | 140 |
| South Carolina | $72,260 | $56,486 | $49,280 – $103,220 | 150 |
| Montana | $72,220 | $56,917 | $44,590 – $91,560 | 160 |
| New Hampshire | $72,130 | $59,573 | $43,850 – $104,990 | 70 |
| Kentucky | $71,470 | $56,725 | $46,970 – $105,950 | 90 |
| North Dakota | $71,070 | $58,701 | $37,390 – $97,910 | 80 |
| Ohio | $70,990 | $57,602 | $47,400 – $103,000 | 490 |
| Wyoming | $70,590 | $58,490 | $52,490 – $85,730 | 100 |
| Georgia | $62,630 | $49,876 | $39,090 – $94,330 | 490 |
| Louisiana | $59,990 | $48,969 | $55,870 – $101,400 | — |
| Illinois | $54,680 | $43,554 | $47,480 – $104,720 | 180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cartographer and photogrammetrist make?
The national median salary for cartographers and photogrammetrists is $81,390 a year ($39.13 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $53,740 and the top 10% earn over $126,950. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays cartographers and photogrammetrists the most?
California has the highest median pay at $102,780. After taxes and local prices, Houston, TX offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many cartographers and photogrammetrists are there in the U.S.?
About 14,260 people work as cartographers and photogrammetrists nationwide.