Cartographers and Photogrammetrists Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $106,100 +35.4% vs national
Median hourly $51.01
10th percentile $74,230
90th percentile $139,060
Employed locally 230
National median $78,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,230
    25th
    $83,990
    50th (median)
    $106,100
    75th
    $125,170
    90th
    $139,060

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary vs area income 113% Median Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary is 13% 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 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
    California $106,610
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $95,730

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $105,290
    Industrial Engineers $108,300
    Mechanical Engineers $114,290
    Engineers, All Other $122,000
    Electrical Engineers $134,900
    Aerospace Engineers $143,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cartographers and Photogrammetrists make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in Los Angeles, CA is $51.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.78 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salaries?

    The median Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary in Los Angeles, CA is 35.4% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Cartographers and Photogrammetrists (10th percentile) earn around $74,230 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,990.