Cartographers and Photogrammetrists Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $80,240 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $38.58
10th percentile $60,550
90th percentile $131,480
Employed locally 110
National median $78,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,550
    25th
    $75,380
    50th (median)
    $80,240
    75th
    $105,510
    90th
    $131,480

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary vs area income 82% Median Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary is 18% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $133,730

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $106,130
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $98,870
    Industrial Engineers $107,000
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $74,760
    Mechanical Engineers $111,270
    Electrical Engineers $127,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cartographers and Photogrammetrists make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in New York, NY-NJ is $38.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.92 or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salaries?

    The median Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary in New York, NY-NJ is 2.4% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Cartographers and Photogrammetrists (10th percentile) earn around $60,550 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,380.