Cartographers and Photogrammetrists Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $78,030 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $37.52
10th percentile $66,250
90th percentile $126,410
Employed locally 930
National median $78,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,250
    25th
    $68,380
    50th (median)
    $78,030
    75th
    $100,800
    90th
    $126,410

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary vs area income 76% Median Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary is 24% 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 Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$104,710
    Mechanical Engineers$110,530
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$129,180
    Electrical Engineers$110,570
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$98,630
    Industrial Engineers$106,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in Denver, CO is $37.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary in Denver, CO is 0.4% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Cartographers and Photogrammetrists (10th percentile) earn around $66,250 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,380.