Cartographers and Photogrammetrists Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $89,430 +14.1% vs national
Median hourly $43.00
10th percentile $69,180
90th percentile $126,150
Employed locally 110
National median $78,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,180
    25th
    $81,600
    50th (median)
    $89,430
    75th
    $105,350
    90th
    $126,150

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary vs area income 87% Median Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary is 13% 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
    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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $106,350
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $153,110
    Mechanical Engineers $128,660
    Engineers, All Other $130,550
    Computer Hardware Engineers $169,230
    Industrial Engineers $114,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cartographers and Photogrammetrists make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in San Diego, CA is $43.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.77 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salaries?

    The median Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary in San Diego, CA is 14.1% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Cartographers and Photogrammetrists (10th percentile) earn around $69,180 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,600.