Cartographers and Photogrammetrists Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $79,730 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $38.33
10th percentile $54,400
90th percentile $109,000
Employed locally 90
National median $78,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,400
    25th
    $62,350
    50th (median)
    $79,730
    75th
    $94,880
    90th
    $109,000

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary vs area income 94% Median Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary is 6% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $96,270
    Nevada $91,550
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $88,420
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $81,150
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $78,030

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $88,920
    Electrical Engineers $110,500
    Industrial Engineers $100,720
    Mechanical Engineers $101,210
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $96,150
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $92,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in Richmond, VA is $38.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary in Richmond, VA is 1.7% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Cartographers and Photogrammetrists (10th percentile) earn around $54,400 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,350.