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Cartographers and Photogrammetrists Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Cartographers and Photogrammetrists make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$102,780
Median Annual Salary
▼
-3.6% vs 2024
$103,690
Mean Salary
$102,780
Median Salary
$49.41
Hourly Rate
1,450 people work as Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in California
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in California earn a median salary of $102,780 per year ($8,565/month).
This is 29.3% above the national average of $79,462.
California ranks #1 out of 41 states for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists pay.
Approximately 1,450 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries decreased by 3.6% compared to 2024.
About This Job: 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.
Top Skills
Reading Comprehension
4.0
Writing
3.5
Critical Thinking
3.5
Active Listening
3.38
Active Learning
3.25
Key Knowledge Areas
Geography
4.51
Computers and Electronics
4.22
English Language
3.54
Design
3.36
Mathematics
3.33
Typical Education: Post-Secondary Certificate
(35.7% of workers)
Salary Range: Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in California
Salaries for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in California range from $63,080 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $135,490 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $75,370 and $131,470.
How much do Cartographers and Photogrammetrists make in California?
The median annual salary for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in California is $102,780 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $103,690.
What is the salary range for a Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in California?
Salaries for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in California range from $63,080 at the 10th percentile to $135,490 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $75,370 and $131,470.
What is the starting salary for a Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in California?
Entry-level Cartographers and Photogrammetrists positions in California typically start around $63,080 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $75,370 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,450 people are employed as Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in California is approximately $49.41 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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