Cartographer and Photogrammetrist salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A cartographer and photogrammetrist earns a median of $81,390 a year ($39.13 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $86,690. About 14,260 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $81,390
- Gross pay
- $3,130.38
- Federal income tax
- −$349.07
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$194.08
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$45.39
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $2,541.84
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $81,390
- Federal
- $9,076
- FICA
- $6,226
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $66,088
- Marginal federal rate
- 22.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Cartographers and Photogrammetrists. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 17-1021). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cartographer and photogrammetrist make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $39.13; the average is $41.68.
What is the salary range for a cartographer and photogrammetrist?
The bottom 10% earn under $53,740 and the top 10% earn over $126,950 a year.
How much is $81,390 after taxes?
About $66,088 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $61,706 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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