Cartographers and Photogrammetrists Salary by State
The national median pay for cartographers and photogrammetrists is $81,390 a year. By state, it ranges from $54,680 in Illinois to $102,780 in California.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $53,740
- 25th percentile
- $65,670
- Median
- $81,390
- 75th percentile
- $101,960
- Top 10%
- $126,950
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 14,260 jobs.
Median pay in 41 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $102,780 | +26% | $63,080 | $135,490 | 1,450 |
| 2 | Minnesota | $99,850 | +23% | $71,620 | $125,660 | 100 |
| 3 | Washington | $96,100 | +18% | $66,250 | $128,100 | 870 |
| 4 | Nevada | $93,560 | +15% | $67,040 | $121,000 | 180 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $92,230 | +13% | $72,770 | $158,370 | 160 |
| 6 | New York | $89,290 | +10% | $37,530 | $126,170 | 230 |
| 7 | Alaska | $89,170 | +10% | $69,610 | $116,900 | 60 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $88,480 | +9% | $63,790 | $122,660 | 170 |
| 9 | Oregon | $88,240 | +8% | $61,460 | $121,560 | 640 |
| 10 | Colorado | $86,960 | +7% | $61,060 | $130,310 | 1,220 |
| 11 | Virginia | $86,660 | +6% | $59,480 | $122,480 | 860 |
| 12 | Oklahoma | $86,410 | +6% | $61,570 | $132,220 | 70 |
| 13 | Iowa | $84,570 | +4% | $57,600 | $105,300 | 90 |
| 14 | Maryland | $84,360 | +4% | $58,870 | $131,810 | 450 |
| 15 | Connecticut | $84,100 | +3% | $52,470 | $122,430 | 150 |
| 16 | Arizona | $82,260 | +1% | $58,400 | $114,770 | 400 |
| 17 | Nebraska | $81,500 | 0% | $45,410 | $119,620 | 50 |
| 18 | North Carolina | $81,080 | 0% | $59,110 | $99,270 | 900 |
| 19 | Florida | $79,650 | −2% | $59,410 | $109,110 | 610 |
| 20 | New Mexico | $79,200 | −3% | $48,040 | $113,970 | 70 |
| 21 | Maine | $78,670 | −3% | $52,580 | $102,430 | 40 |
| 22 | Missouri | $76,950 | −5% | $50,290 | $116,430 | 170 |
| 23 | Wisconsin | $76,760 | −6% | $54,400 | $112,510 | 260 |
| 24 | Utah | $75,220 | −8% | $50,100 | $109,990 | 150 |
| 25 | Michigan | $75,090 | −8% | $57,720 | $98,350 | 250 |
| 26 | Indiana | $74,800 | −8% | $40,860 | $98,380 | 40 |
| 27 | Texas | $73,970 | −9% | $43,040 | $138,390 | 1,780 |
| 28 | Pennsylvania | $73,180 | −10% | $53,490 | $102,820 | 140 |
| 29 | Tennessee | $72,990 | −10% | $59,070 | $100,630 | 150 |
| 30 | Idaho | $72,930 | −10% | $51,790 | $96,100 | 100 |
| 31 | South Dakota | $72,910 | −10% | $42,300 | $96,600 | 140 |
| 32 | South Carolina | $72,260 | −11% | $49,280 | $103,220 | 150 |
| 33 | Montana | $72,220 | −11% | $44,590 | $91,560 | 160 |
| 34 | New Hampshire | $72,130 | −11% | $43,850 | $104,990 | 70 |
| 35 | Kentucky | $71,470 | −12% | $46,970 | $105,950 | 90 |
| 36 | North Dakota | $71,070 | −13% | $37,390 | $97,910 | 80 |
| 37 | Ohio | $70,990 | −13% | $47,400 | $103,000 | 490 |
| 38 | Wyoming | $70,590 | −13% | $52,490 | $85,730 | 100 |
| 39 | Georgia | $62,630 | −23% | $39,090 | $94,330 | 490 |
| 40 | Louisiana | $59,990 | −26% | $55,870 | $101,400 | Not published |
| 41 | Illinois | $54,680 | −33% | $47,480 | $104,720 | 180 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary questions
Which state pays cartographers and photogrammetrists the most?
California, with a median of $102,780 a year (+26% vs. the national median of $81,390). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays cartographers and photogrammetrists the least?
Illinois, with a median of $54,680 a year (−33% vs. national).
Where do most cartographers and photogrammetrists work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 1,780, with a median of $73,970.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.