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Cartographers and Photogrammetrists Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Cartographers and Photogrammetrists make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$54,680
Median Annual Salary
▼
-23.3% vs 2024
$67,710
Mean Salary
$54,680
Median Salary
$26.29
Hourly Rate
180 people work as Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in Illinois
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in Illinois earn a median salary of $54,680 per year ($4,556/month).
This is 31.2% below the national average of $79,462.
Illinois ranks #41 out of 41 states for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists pay.
Approximately 180 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries decreased by 23.3% 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 Illinois
Salaries for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in Illinois range from $47,480 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $104,720 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $48,620 and $84,240.
Median $54,680
P10: $47,480P25: $48,620P75: $84,240P90: $104,720
10th
$47,480
25th
$48,620
Median
$54,680
75th
$84,240
90th
$104,720
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$47,480
$22.83
$3,956
25th Percentile
$48,620
$23.38
$4,051
Median (50th)
$54,680
$26.29
$4,556
75th Percentile
$84,240
$40.50
$7,020
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$104,720
$50.35
$8,726
Note: The mean (average) salary of $67,710 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#41
Illinois ranks #41 of 41 states
$79,462
National avg. for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists
How much do Cartographers and Photogrammetrists make in Illinois?
The median annual salary for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in Illinois is $54,680 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $67,710.
What is the salary range for a Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in Illinois?
Salaries for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in Illinois range from $47,480 at the 10th percentile to $104,720 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $48,620 and $84,240.
What is the starting salary for a Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in Illinois?
Entry-level Cartographers and Photogrammetrists positions in Illinois typically start around $47,480 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $48,620 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 180 people are employed as Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in Illinois is approximately $26.29 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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