Cartographers and Photogrammetrists Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $84,490 +7.8% vs national
Median hourly $40.62
10th percentile $58,930
90th percentile $124,080
Employed locally 90
National median $78,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,930
    25th
    $71,670
    50th (median)
    $84,490
    75th
    $107,710
    90th
    $124,080

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary vs area income 82% Median Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary is 18% 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
    District of Columbia $117,960
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $103,240
    Connecticut $94,000
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $92,390
    Greeley, CO $88,840

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Aerospace Engineers $143,210
    Mechanical Engineers $110,650
    Industrial Engineers $110,710
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $138,600
    Electrical Engineers $127,670
    Civil Engineers $102,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in Boulder, CO is $40.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary in Boulder, CO is 7.8% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Cartographers and Photogrammetrists (10th percentile) earn around $58,930 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,670.