Cartographers/Photogrammetrist
Code: 17-1021.00
Also known as: Aerial Photogrammetrist, Cartographer, Cartographic Designer, Digital Cartographer, Mapper, Photogrammetric Technician, Photogrammetrist, Stereo Compiler, Stereoplotter Operator
Description: When it comes to understanding the lay of the land, corporations and government offices look to Cartographers and Photogrammetrists for the inside scoop. These professionals collect and interpret geographic data that can be used to develop specialized maps for educational, political and research purposes. They are the backbone of several architectural and engineering firms.
Typical wages
| 10% | $42,980 |
| 25% | $54,110 |
| Median | $68,380 |
| 75% | $88,620 |
| 90% | $108,890 |
| 10% | $20.66 |
| 25% | $26.01 |
| Median | $32.88 |
| 75% | $42.61 |
| 90% | $52.35 |
Projected employment
| Estimated Employment (2019 year) |
12,000 |
| Projected Employment (2029 year) |
12,500 |
| Percent Change | +0 % |
| Projected Annual Job Openings | 900 |