Cartographers and Photogrammetrists Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $96,100 +22.6% vs national
Median hourly $46.20
10th percentile $67,050
90th percentile $121,620
Employed locally 50
National median $78,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,050
    25th
    $79,780
    50th (median)
    $96,100
    75th
    $106,020
    90th
    $121,620

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary vs area income 111% Median Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary is 11% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $88,540
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $81,100
    Wisconsin $77,100
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $66,620
    Wilmington, NC $66,440

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $96,910
    Industrial Engineers $98,360
    Mechanical Engineers $96,680
    Electrical Engineers $102,670
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $65,510
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $100,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in Madison, WI is $46.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary in Madison, WI is 22.6% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Cartographers and Photogrammetrists (10th percentile) earn around $67,050 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,780.