Cartographers and Photogrammetrists Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $55,350 -29.4% vs national
Median hourly $26.61
10th percentile $35,240
90th percentile $93,890
Employed locally 360
National median $78,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,240
    25th
    $49,220
    50th (median)
    $55,350
    75th
    $74,160
    90th
    $93,890

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary vs area income 64% Median Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary is 36% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $93,750
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $80,290
    Michigan $72,280

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $82,110
    Industrial Engineers $99,880
    Mechanical Engineers $98,880
    Engineers, All Other $131,120
    Electrical Engineers $106,340
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $73,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in Atlanta, GA is $26.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary in Atlanta, GA is 29.4% below 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Cartographers and Photogrammetrists (10th percentile) earn around $35,240 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,220.