Cartographers and Photogrammetrists Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $122,740 +56.6% vs national
Median hourly $59.01
10th percentile $90,880
90th percentile $135,330
Employed locally 170
National median $78,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $90,880
    25th
    $112,430
    50th (median)
    $122,740
    75th
    $135,330
    90th
    $135,330

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary vs area income 92% Median Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary is 8% 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
    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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $128,410
    California $106,610
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $106,100
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $95,730

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$126,560
    Computer Hardware Engineers$172,920
    Engineers, All Other$156,140
    Mechanical Engineers$145,640
    Industrial Engineers$133,790
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$125,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in San Francisco, CA is $59.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary in San Francisco, CA is 56.6% 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Cartographers and Photogrammetrists (10th percentile) earn around $90,880 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $112,430.