Cartographers and Photogrammetrists Salary in Illinois
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in Illinois earn a median of $54,680 a year, −33% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $54,680
- vs. U.S. median
- −33% ($81,390)
- Rank among states
- 41 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 180
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,480; the top 10% earn over $104,720. Nationally the range is $53,740 to $126,950.
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Cartographers and Photogrammetrists pay in Illinois
How much do cartographers and photogrammetrists make in Illinois?
The median is $54,680 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,480 and the top 10% earn over $104,720. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for cartographers and photogrammetrists?
On pay alone it ranks 41 of 41 (−33% vs. the national median of $81,390). Living costs are not included.