Cartographers and Photogrammetrists Salary in Trenton, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Trenton-Princeton, NJ

Median annual salary $95,610 +22% vs national
Median hourly $45.97
10th percentile $71,150
90th percentile $117,760
Employed locally 60
National median $78,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,150
    25th
    $82,250
    50th (median)
    $95,610
    75th
    $113,860
    90th
    $117,760

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 2023 • Census ACS
    Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary vs area income 99% Median Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary is 1% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $80,240
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $66,620

    Related occupations in Trenton, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $100,710
    Industrial Engineers $103,740
    Engineers, All Other $106,100
    Environmental Engineers $86,120
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $99,020
    Electrical Engineers $107,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in Trenton, NJ is $45.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary in Trenton, NJ is 22% 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 Trenton?

    Entry-level Cartographers and Photogrammetrists (10th percentile) earn around $71,150 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,250.