Occupation ยท SOC 17-1021
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of cartographers and photogrammetrists can typically be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 12,790 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $78,380 ($37.68 an hour).
US employment
12,790
Median annual wage
$78,380
Mean annual wage
$82,860
Median hourly wage
$37.68
Education and training
Typical education
Bachelor's degree
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Job zone
4
Considerable preparation
Pay by state
Top 5 by nominal pay
- District of Columbia$117,960
- California$106,610
- Connecticut$94,000
- New York$93,030
- Washington$93,030
Top 5 after cost of living
- District of Columbia$107,330
- Oklahoma$102,980
- California$96,290
- North Dakota$93,030
- Nevada$91,570
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| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geographers | $97,200 | $18,820 (+24.0%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | $117,960 | $39,580 (+50.5%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $99,240 | $20,860 (+26.6%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | $97,450 | $19,070 (+24.3%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. Texas1,550
- 2. Colorado1,380
- 3. California1,070
- 4. Virginia750
- 5. Washington670
- 6. North Carolina600
- 7. Oregon600
- 8. Georgia590
- 9. Maryland550
- 10. Florida500
States that pay the most
- 1. District of Columbia$117,960
- 2. California$106,610
- 3. Connecticut$94,000
- 4. New York$93,030
- 5. Washington$93,030
- 6. Nevada$91,550
- 7. Oklahoma$90,460
- 8. Massachusetts$89,250
- 9. Hawaii$88,200
- 10. Minnesota$86,810
Median annual wage. Based on 44 states and territories with published figures.
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