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Cartographers and Photogrammetrists Salary in Virginia
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Cartographers and Photogrammetrists make in Virginia?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$86,660
Median Annual Salary
▲
+11.2% vs 2024
$86,980
Mean Salary
$86,660
Median Salary
$41.66
Hourly Rate
860 people work as Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in Virginia
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary by percentile in Virginia
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in Virginia earn a median salary of $86,660 per year ($7,221/month).
This is 9.1% above the national average of $79,462.
Virginia ranks #11 out of 41 states for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists pay.
Approximately 860 people work in this occupation across Virginia.
Salaries increased by 11.2% 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 Virginia
Salaries for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in Virginia range from $59,480 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $122,480 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $70,930 and $97,880.
Median $86,660
P10: $59,480P25: $70,930P75: $97,880P90: $122,480
10th
$59,480
25th
$70,930
Median
$86,660
75th
$97,880
90th
$122,480
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$59,480
$28.60
$4,956
25th Percentile
$70,930
$34.10
$5,910
Median (50th)
$86,660
$41.66
$7,221
75th Percentile
$97,880
$47.06
$8,156
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$122,480
$58.88
$10,206
Note: The mean (average) salary of $86,980 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#11
Virginia ranks #11 of 41 states
$79,462
National avg. for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists
How much do Cartographers and Photogrammetrists make in Virginia?
The median annual salary for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in Virginia is $86,660 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $86,980.
What is the salary range for a Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in Virginia?
Salaries for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in Virginia range from $59,480 at the 10th percentile to $122,480 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $70,930 and $97,880.
What is the starting salary for a Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in Virginia?
Entry-level Cartographers and Photogrammetrists positions in Virginia typically start around $59,480 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $70,930 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in Virginia?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 860 people are employed as Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in Virginia.
What is the hourly rate for a Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in Virginia?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in Virginia is approximately $41.66 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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