Cartographers and Photogrammetrists Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $99,400 +26.8% vs national
Median hourly $47.79
10th percentile $67,020
90th percentile $120,740
Employed locally 50
National median $78,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,020
    25th
    $85,730
    50th (median)
    $99,400
    75th
    $109,970
    90th
    $120,740

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary vs area income 131% Median Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary is 31% 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
    California $106,610
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $93,750
    New York $93,030
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $92,390
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $88,420
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $84,230

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $112,430
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $75,710
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $86,200
    Mechanical Engineers $95,260
    Engineers, All Other $124,220
    Electrical Engineers $99,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in Salem, OR is $47.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary in Salem, OR is 26.8% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Cartographers and Photogrammetrists (10th percentile) earn around $67,020 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,730.