Profession
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists
Research, study, and prepare maps and other spatial data in digital or graphic form for one or more purposes, such as legal, social, political, educational, and design purposes. May work with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). May design and evaluate algorithms, data structures, and user interfaces for GIS and mapping systems. May collect, analyze, and interpret geographic information provided by geodetic surveys, aerial photographs, and satellite data.
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🇺🇸 United States2025
17-1021SOC 2018 17-1021
GroupAll
Median81,390 USD
Average86,690 USD
Middle 50%65,670 USD - 101,960 USD
Decile range53,740 USD - 126,950 USD
Bottom decile53,740 USD
Top decile126,950 USD
🇺🇸 California2025
17-1021SOC 2018 17-1021
GroupAll
Median102,780 USD
Average103,690 USD
Middle 50%75,370 USD - 131,470 USD
Decile range63,080 USD - 135,490 USD
Bottom decile63,080 USD
Top decile135,490 USD
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025 National2025 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2025 State2025 - SOC 2018
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