Cartographers and Photogrammetrists Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $103,240 +31.7% vs national
Median hourly $49.64
10th percentile $68,670
90th percentile $128,810
Employed locally 310
National median $78,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,670
    25th
    $82,930
    50th (median)
    $103,240
    75th
    $118,410
    90th
    $128,810

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 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
    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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $96,270
    Washington $93,030
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $92,980
    Bellingham, WA $90,230
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $88,420
    Hawaii $88,200

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $107,930
    Electrical Engineers $135,480
    Mechanical Engineers $117,930
    Industrial Engineers $126,310
    Aerospace Engineers $174,130
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $98,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in Seattle, WA is $49.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary in Seattle, WA is 31.7% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Cartographers and Photogrammetrists (10th percentile) earn around $68,670 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,930.