Cartographers and Photogrammetrists Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $92,980 +18.6% vs national
Median hourly $44.70
10th percentile $67,370
90th percentile $123,000
Employed locally 40
National median $78,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,370
    25th
    $75,900
    50th (median)
    $92,980
    75th
    $111,330
    90th
    $123,000

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary vs area income 99% Median Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary is 1% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $103,240
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $96,270
    Washington $93,030
    Bellingham, WA $90,230
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $88,420
    Hawaii $88,200

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $102,530
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $74,360
    Mechanical Engineers $95,690
    Electrical Engineers $85,520
    Environmental Engineers $105,090
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $96,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in Olympia, WA is $44.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary in Olympia, WA is 18.6% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Cartographers and Photogrammetrists (10th percentile) earn around $67,370 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,900.