Cartographers and Photogrammetrists Salary in Charlotte, NC-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

Median annual salary $80,290 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $38.60
10th percentile $60,830
90th percentile $109,780
Employed locally 170
National median $78,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,830
    25th
    $70,020
    50th (median)
    $80,290
    75th
    $88,120
    90th
    $109,780

    Charlotte economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,201 2023 • Census ACS
    Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary vs area income 100% Median Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary is 0% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $80,000
    Anchorage, AK $79,220

    Related occupations in Charlotte, NC-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $100,040
    Mechanical Engineers $100,990
    Industrial Engineers $102,110
    Electrical Engineers $114,450
    Engineers, All Other $125,340
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $86,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in Charlotte, NC-SC is $38.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary in Charlotte, NC-SC is 2.4% 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 Charlotte?

    Entry-level Cartographers and Photogrammetrists (10th percentile) earn around $60,830 per year in Charlotte, NC-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,020.