Cartographers and Photogrammetrists Salary in California
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in California earn a median of $102,780 a year, +26% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $102,780
- vs. U.S. median
- +26% ($81,390)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 1,450
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,080; the top 10% earn over $135,490. Nationally the range is $53,740 to $126,950.
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Cartographers and Photogrammetrists pay in California
How much do cartographers and photogrammetrists make in California?
The median is $102,780 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,080 and the top 10% earn over $135,490. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for cartographers and photogrammetrists?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 41 (+26% vs. the national median of $81,390). Living costs are not included.