Cartographers and Photogrammetrists Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $128,410 +63.8% vs national
Median hourly $61.74
10th percentile $69,340
90th percentile $131,110
Employed locally 180
National median $78,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,340
    25th
    $101,130
    50th (median)
    $128,410
    75th
    $131,110
    90th
    $131,110

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary vs area income 137% Median Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary is 37% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $122,740
    District of Columbia $117,960
    California $106,610
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $106,100

    Nearby metros — Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $133,730
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $130,710
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $122,740
    California $106,610
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $106,100
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $95,730

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $130,310
    Electrical Engineers $130,730
    Engineers, All Other $99,860
    Mechanical Engineers $116,370
    Environmental Engineers $130,830
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $73,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in Sacramento, CA is $61.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary in Sacramento, CA is 63.8% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Cartographers and Photogrammetrists (10th percentile) earn around $69,340 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $101,130.