Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, New Hampshire
$77,500 / year
≈ $6,450 per month · $37.26 per hour
BLS May 2025 state data for New Hampshire · median $74,500
25th percentile
$63,000Average
$77,50075th percentile
$91,000
$63,000Average
$77,50075th percentile
$91,000
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary by state
Alaska$94,000
Arizona$87,000
California$107,500
Colorado$98,000
Connecticut$90,500
Florida$84,500
Georgia$68,500
Idaho$75,500
Illinois$70,000
Indiana$74,500
Iowa$86,000
Kentucky$75,500
Louisiana$72,500
Maine$81,000
Maryland$98,000
Massachusetts$105,000
Michigan$79,000
Minnesota$103,500
Missouri$85,000
Montana$73,000
Nebraska$84,500
Nevada$95,500
New Hampshire$77,500
New Jersey$93,500
New Mexico$84,000
New York$91,000
North Carolina$82,000
North Dakota$74,500
Ohio$76,000
Oklahoma$92,500
Oregon$94,000
Pennsylvania$78,000
South Carolina$77,500
South Dakota$74,000
Tennessee$79,500
Texas$88,500
Utah$79,500
Virginia$90,000
Washington$99,000
Wisconsin$82,000
Wyoming$74,500
About this role
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists is a professional role within the function in the Architecture and Engineering job family.
Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What Cartographers and Photogrammetristss do
Typical education: Post-Secondary Certificate
- Compile data required for map preparation, including aerial photographs, survey notes, records, reports, and original maps.
- Delineate aerial photographic detail, such as control points, hydrography, topography, and cultural features, using precision stereoplotting apparatus or drafting instruments.
- Prepare and alter trace maps, charts, tables, detailed drawings, and three-dimensional optical models of terrain using stereoscopic plotting and computer graphics equipment.
- Study legal records to establish boundaries of local, national, and international properties.
- Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Top skills: Reading Comprehension Writing Critical Thinking Active Listening Active Learning Speaking
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists pay by experience level
Entry level$55,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$68,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$84,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$105,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$131,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+6.4%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
1,000
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary by industry
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
6,830 workers
$91,000Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
5,820 workers
$89,000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
4,990 workers
$84,000Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
3,280 workers
$86,500Utilities
920 workers
$106,000Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
800 workers
$85,000Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
510 workers
$116,500State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
490 workers
$86,000Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution
480 workers
$95,000Natural Gas Distribution
420 workers
$118,500National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists pays 17% below the average across 59 roles in the Architecture and Engineering job family (family average $108,000).
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Cartographers and Photogrammetrists make?
The average base salary for a Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in the United States is $89,500 per year, or about $43.03 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $68,000 and $105,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Architecture and Engineering roles?
The Architecture and Engineering job family averages $108,000 across 59 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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