Cartographers and Photogrammetrists Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $77,860 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $37.43
10th percentile $47,900
90th percentile $127,150
Employed locally 430
National median $78,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,900
    25th
    $65,750
    50th (median)
    $77,860
    75th
    $122,730
    90th
    $127,150

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary vs area income 97% Median Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary is 3% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $78,810
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $71,970
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $68,020
    Lubbock, TX $56,550

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$98,690
    Industrial Engineers$116,170
    Mechanical Engineers$126,870
    Petroleum Engineers$159,990
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$60,880
    Electrical Engineers$110,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in Houston, TX is $37.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary in Houston, TX is 0.7% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Cartographers and Photogrammetrists (10th percentile) earn around $47,900 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,750.