Cartographers and Photogrammetrists Salary in Lubbock, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lubbock, TX

Median annual salary $56,550 -27.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.19
10th percentile $41,350
90th percentile $97,200
Employed locally 40
National median $78,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,350
    25th
    $48,200
    50th (median)
    $56,550
    75th
    $74,630
    90th
    $97,200

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary vs area income 91% Median Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary is 9% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $77,860
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $71,970
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $68,020

    Related occupations in Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $77,940
    Petroleum Engineers $143,120
    Industrial Engineers $96,250
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $55,450
    Electrical Engineers $100,540
    Mechanical Engineers $87,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in Lubbock, TX is $27.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary in Lubbock, TX is 27.9% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Cartographers and Photogrammetrists (10th percentile) earn around $41,350 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,200.