Cartographers and Photogrammetrists Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $95,730 +22.1% vs national
Median hourly $46.03
10th percentile $65,890
90th percentile $121,920
Employed locally 140
National median $78,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,890
    25th
    $78,450
    50th (median)
    $95,730
    75th
    $104,960
    90th
    $121,920

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary vs area income 111% Median Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary is 11% above 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
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $130,710
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $128,410
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $122,740
    California $106,610
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $106,100

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $109,250
    Mechanical Engineers $101,800
    Industrial Engineers $103,330
    Engineers, All Other $106,220
    Electrical Engineers $109,360
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $64,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in Riverside, CA is $46.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary in Riverside, CA is 22.1% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Cartographers and Photogrammetrists (10th percentile) earn around $65,890 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,450.