Cartographers and Photogrammetrists Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $79,220 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $38.09
10th percentile $63,040
90th percentile $106,540
Employed locally 40
National median $78,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,040
    25th
    $70,240
    50th (median)
    $79,220
    75th
    $86,630
    90th
    $106,540

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary vs area income 83% Median Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary is 17% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $133,730
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $130,710
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $128,410
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $122,740
    District of Columbia $117,960
    California $106,610

    Nearby metros — Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $122,740
    North Dakota $82,760
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $78,030
    South Dakota $72,640
    East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $66,540
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $64,200

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $105,830
    Mechanical Engineers $129,990
    Electrical Engineers $105,570
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $72,300
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $101,900
    Petroleum Engineers $205,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cartographers and Photogrammetrists make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in Anchorage, AK is $38.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.57 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salaries?

    The median Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary in Anchorage, AK is 1.1% above the national median of $78,380. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in Anchorage?

    Entry-level Cartographers and Photogrammetrists (10th percentile) earn around $63,040 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,240.