• Cartographers and Photogrammetrists
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  • Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
  • Annual Median Wage
    $ 74,866
    $50,332 range bar $101,693
    Annual NC Wage Range
    Growth Rate
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    Very Fast Growing
  • Cartographers and Photogrammetrists collect, measure, and interpret geographic information in order to create and update maps and charts for regional planning, education, and other purposes.

What do they typically do

  • Collect geographic data
  • Create visual representations of data, such as annual precipitation patterns
  • Examine and compile data from ground surveys, reports, aerial photographs, and satellite images
  • Prepare maps in digital or graphic form for environmental and educational purposes
  • Update and revise existing maps and charts
  • Plan aerial and satellite surveys to ensure complete coverage of the area in question
  • Collect and analyze spatial data, such as elevation and distance
  • Develop base maps that allow Geographic Information System (GIS) data to be layered on top

Number of Jobs

Average Annual
Job Growth +1.4%
Job Openings 14

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