career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Cartographers and Photogrammetrists and Surveying and Mapping Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | Surveying and Mapping Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-1021 | 17-3031 |
| title | Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | Surveying and Mapping Technicians |
| onet code | 17-1021.00 | 17-3031.00 |
| 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. | Perform surveying and mapping duties, usually under the direction of an engineer, surveyor, cartographer, or photogrammetrist, to obtain data used for construction, mapmaking, boundary location, mining, or other purposes. May calculate mapmaking information and create maps from source data, such as surveying notes, aerial photography, satellite data, or other maps to show topographical features, political boundaries, and other features. May verify accuracy and completeness of maps. |
| job zone | 4 | 3 |
| major group | 17 | 17 |
| tot emp | 12,790 | 56,720 |
| a mean | 82,860 | 56,890 |
| a median | 78,380 | 51,940 |
| a pct10 | 50,500 | 36,910 |
| a pct25 | 62,860 | 44,180 |
| a pct75 | 99,650 | 65,240 |
| a pct90 | 121,440 | 80,870 |
| h mean | 39 | 27 |
| h median | 37 | 24 |
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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