Cartographers and Photogrammetrists Salary in Missoula, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Missoula, MT

Median annual salary $59,040 -24.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.39
10th percentile $50,540
90th percentile $94,400
National median $78,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,540
    25th
    $59,040
    50th (median)
    $59,040
    75th
    $78,300
    90th
    $94,400

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 2023 • Census ACS
    Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary vs area income 83% Median Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary is 17% 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

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $80,150
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $76,970
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $64,830
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $49,310
    Surveyors $78,930
    Electrical Engineers $97,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in Missoula, MT is $28.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary in Missoula, MT is 24.7% 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 Missoula?

    Entry-level Cartographers and Photogrammetrists (10th percentile) earn around $50,540 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,040.