Cartographers and Photogrammetrists Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $71,970 -8.2% vs national
Median hourly $34.60
10th percentile $52,550
90th percentile $103,860
National median $78,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,550
    25th
    $65,890
    50th (median)
    $71,970
    75th
    $91,730
    90th
    $103,860

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary vs area income 74% Median Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary is 26% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $78,810
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $77,860
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $68,020
    Lubbock, TX $56,550

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $97,850
    Industrial Engineers $101,090
    Electrical Engineers $117,420
    Mechanical Engineers $110,410
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $63,730
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $130,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in Austin, TX is $34.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary in Austin, TX is 8.2% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Cartographers and Photogrammetrists (10th percentile) earn around $52,550 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,890.