Cartographers and Photogrammetrists Salary in South Dakota
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in South Dakota earn a median of $72,910 a year, −10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $72,910
- vs. U.S. median
- −10% ($81,390)
- Rank among states
- 31 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 140
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,300; the top 10% earn over $96,600. Nationally the range is $53,740 to $126,950.
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Cartographers and Photogrammetrists pay in South Dakota
How much do cartographers and photogrammetrists make in South Dakota?
The median is $72,910 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,300 and the top 10% earn over $96,600. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for cartographers and photogrammetrists?
On pay alone it ranks 31 of 41 (−10% vs. the national median of $81,390). Living costs are not included.