Cartographers and Photogrammetrists Salary in Durham, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Durham-Chapel Hill, NC

Median annual salary $81,510 +4% vs national
Median hourly $39.19
10th percentile $56,730
90th percentile $115,210
Employed locally 30
National median $78,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,730
    25th
    $69,340
    50th (median)
    $81,510
    75th
    $99,190
    90th
    $115,210

    Durham economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,017 2023 • Census ACS
    Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary vs area income 101% Median Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary is 1% 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
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $80,290
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $80,000
    Anchorage, AK $79,220

    Related occupations in Durham, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $104,230
    Electrical Engineers $112,090
    Civil Engineers $92,670
    Mechanical Engineers $101,560
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $61,000
    Engineers, All Other $107,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in Durham, NC is $39.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary in Durham, NC is 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 Durham?

    Entry-level Cartographers and Photogrammetrists (10th percentile) earn around $56,730 per year in Durham, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,340.