Cartographers and Photogrammetrists Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $78,990 +0.8% vs national
Median hourly $37.98
10th percentile $68,830
90th percentile $88,350
National median $78,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,830
    25th
    $75,950
    50th (median)
    $78,990
    75th
    $78,990
    90th
    $88,350

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary vs area income 114% Median Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary is 14% above 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $95,610
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $88,420
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $81,510
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $80,290
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $80,000

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $97,670
    Civil Engineers $97,570
    Electrical Engineers $96,210
    Mechanical Engineers $98,350
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $80,300
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $60,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in Asheville, NC is $37.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary in Asheville, NC is 0.8% 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Cartographers and Photogrammetrists (10th percentile) earn around $68,830 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,950.