Cartographers and Photogrammetrists Salary in Chicago, IL-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

Median annual salary $93,330 +19.1% vs national
Median hourly $44.87
10th percentile $64,360
90th percentile $118,200
Employed locally 50
National median $78,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,360
    25th
    $80,910
    50th (median)
    $93,330
    75th
    $101,340
    90th
    $118,200

    Chicago economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,850 2023 • Census ACS
    Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary vs area income 105% Median Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary is 5% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $128,410
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $88,420
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $81,510
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $81,100
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $80,030
    Jacksonville, FL $79,580

    Related occupations in Chicago, IL-IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$100,940
    Civil Engineers$100,280
    Mechanical Engineers$100,390
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$79,240
    Electrical Engineers$109,010
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$76,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in Chicago, IL-IN is $44.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary in Chicago, IL-IN is 19.1% 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 Chicago?

    Entry-level Cartographers and Photogrammetrists (10th percentile) earn around $64,360 per year in Chicago, IL-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,910.