Cartographers and Photogrammetrists Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $76,970 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $37.01
10th percentile $52,380
90th percentile $107,700
Employed locally 120
National median $78,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,380
    25th
    $65,450
    50th (median)
    $76,970
    75th
    $90,270
    90th
    $107,700

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary vs area income 80% Median Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary is 20% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $122,740
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $95,610
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $88,420
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $81,510
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $80,290
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $80,000

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$98,030
    Industrial Engineers$101,880
    Electrical Engineers$130,900
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians$49,530
    Mechanical Engineers$102,750
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$66,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in Raleigh, NC is $37.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary in Raleigh, NC is 1.8% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Cartographers and Photogrammetrists (10th percentile) earn around $52,380 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,450.