Cartographers and Photogrammetrists Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $64,290 -18% vs national
Median hourly $30.91
10th percentile $52,360
90th percentile $94,690
Employed locally 40
National median $78,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,360
    25th
    $57,110
    50th (median)
    $64,290
    75th
    $92,340
    90th
    $94,690

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary vs area income 78% Median Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary is 22% 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
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $80,290
    Wisconsin $77,100
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $72,890
    Columbia, SC $61,610

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $98,880
    Industrial Engineers $105,510
    Mechanical Engineers $107,140
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $83,080
    Engineers, All Other $126,170
    Electrical Engineers $114,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in Charleston, SC is $30.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary in Charleston, SC is 18% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Cartographers and Photogrammetrists (10th percentile) earn around $52,360 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,110.