Cartographers and Photogrammetrists
Role Overview
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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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $117,960 |
| California | $106,610 |
| Connecticut | $94,000 |
| Washington | $93,030 |
| New York | $93,030 |
| Nevada | $91,550 |
| Oklahoma | $90,460 |
| Massachusetts | $89,250 |
| Hawaii | $88,200 |
| Minnesota | $86,810 |
| New Jersey | $85,220 |
| Oregon | $82,810 |
| Maryland | $82,760 |
| North Dakota | $82,760 |
| Maine | $81,620 |
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Median Annual Salary
$78,380
Projected Growth (10yr)
+6.4%
Avg. annual openings
1.0k
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