Cartographers & Photogrammetrists

Also Called: Cartographer, Photogrammetric Technician, Photogrammetrist

Certificate After High School

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$48,660

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Cartographers & Photogrammetrists do

Research, study, and prepare maps and other spatial data in digital or graphic form for one or more purposes, such as legal, social, political, educational, and design purposes. May work with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). May design and evaluate algorithms, data structures, and user interfaces for GIS and mapping systems. May collect, analyze, and interpret geographic information provided by geodetic surveys, aerial photographs, and satellite data.

  • Compile data required for map preparation, including aerial photographs, survey notes, records, reports, and original maps.
  • Delineate aerial photographic detail, such as control points, hydrography, topography, and cultural features, using precision stereoplotting apparatus or drafting instruments.
  • Prepare and alter trace maps, charts, tables, detailed drawings, and three-dimensional optical models of terrain using stereoscopic plotting and computer graphics equipment.
Industry Areas:

Renewable Resources and Energy

Training Program Areas:

Forestry Conservation & Firefighting • OCT-Only Renewable Resources & Energy • Petroleum Technician

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Work Context

  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  • Electronic Mail
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  • Spend Time Sitting
  • Telephone

Tools

  • Scanners
  • Digital cameras
  • Plotter printers
  • Global positioning system GPS receiver
  • Radarbased surveillance systems

Technology

Map creation software
ESRI ArcGIS software
Geographic information system GIS software
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Graphics or photo imaging software
Adobe Systems Adobe Fireworks
Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Critical Thinking
  • Writing
  • Active Listening
  • Active Learning

Knowledge

Math and Science
geography
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics
design
Arts and Humanities
English language

Education

  • 36% Post-secondary certificate
  • 30% Bachelor's degree
  • 11% Some college, no degree

Experience

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Agricultural Inspectors

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Cartographers & Photogrammetrists Currently Selected

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

Technical Writers

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Computer Programmers

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

 Job Training Match

Agricultural Technicians

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

  • Centennial Civilian Conservation Center - Job Corps

    Nampa, Idaho

  • Collbran Civilian Conservation Center - Job Corps

    Collbran, Colorado

ACT & College

  • Acadiana Technical College-Lafayette Campus

    Lafayette, LA

  • American River College

    Sacramento, CA

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Investigative (Thinker)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependability
  • Cooperation
  • Adaptability/Flexibility
  • Innovation
  • Initiative

Values

  • Achievement
  • Independence
  • Working Conditions

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic
  • Visual Understanding

This is what Cartographers & Photogrammetrists across the country typically make.

$23.39 / hour
$48,660 /year

Entry Level

$36.64 / hour
$76,210 /year

Median Level

$54.59 / hour
$113,540 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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