career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Cartographers and Photogrammetrists and Geographers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | Geographers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-1021 | 19-3092 |
| title | Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | Geographers |
| onet code | 17-1021.00 | 19-3092.00 |
| description | 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. | Study the nature and use of areas of the Earth's surface, relating and interpreting interactions of physical and cultural phenomena. Conduct research on physical aspects of a region, including land forms, climates, soils, plants, and animals, and conduct research on the spatial implications of human activities within a given area, including social characteristics, economic activities, and political organization, as well as researching interdependence between regions at scales ranging from local to global. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 12,790 | 1,380 |
| a mean | 82,860 | 98,160 |
| a median | 78,380 | 97,200 |
| a pct10 | 50,500 | 62,390 |
| a pct25 | 62,860 | 75,590 |
| a pct75 | 99,650 | 117,190 |
| a pct90 | 121,440 | 133,680 |
| h mean | 39 | 47 |
| h median | 37 | 46 |
The CertifyWize editorial team aggregates and verifies careers data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0. Every statistic on this site is cross-referenced against the official source before publication, with quarterly re-verification cycles.
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