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Cartographers and Photogrammetrists Salary in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA make a median of $55,350 a year, or about $26.61 an hour. The range runs from $35K at the entry level to $94K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 100.06), that's roughly $55,317 in purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,820/month — about 50% of take-home, which is tight.

$55K
Median annual
$26.61/hr
Hourly rate
$35K
Entry level (10th %)
$94K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $55K get you in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell?

Estimated take-home pay$3,660/mo
Rent (2BR median)-$1,820/mo
Rent as % of take-home49.7% ⚠ above 30% guideline
Groceries-$392/mo
Utilities-$196/mo
Transportation-$344/mo
Healthcare *-$228/mo
Left over$680/mo

Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell’s Regional Price Parity (100.06). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.

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About cartographers and photogrammetrists

Education: Bachelor's degree
U.S. employed: 12,790
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA employed: 360
Category: Engineering

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Bar chart showing Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary percentiles in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA: 10th percentile $35,240, 25th percentile $49,220, median $55,350, 75th percentile $74,160, 90th percentile $93,890. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$35K25th$49KMedian$55K75th$74K90th$94K
Bar chart showing Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary percentiles in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA: 10th percentile $35,240, 25th percentile $49,220, median $55,350, 75th percentile $74,160, 90th percentile $93,890. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level cartographers and photogrammetrists (10th percentile) start around $35K. Mid-career wages sit at $55K. Top earners bring in $94K or more, a $59K spread from bottom to top.

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Cartographers and Photogrammetrists pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
District of Columbia$118K+50%40
California$107K+36%1,070
Connecticut$94K+20%N/A
New York$93K+19%190
Washington$93K+19%670
Nevada$92K+17%220
Oklahoma$90K+15%50
Massachusetts$89K+14%120
Hawaii$88K+13%N/A
Minnesota$87K+11%120
New Jersey$85K+9%130
Oregon$83K+6%600
North Dakota$83K+6%40
Maryland$83K+6%550
Maine$82K+4%60
Ohio$80K+2%320
Alaska$79K+1%70
Virginia$78K-1%750
Iowa$78K-1%80
Missouri$77K-1%220
Wisconsin$77K-2%210
North Carolina$77K-2%600
Nebraska$75K-4%60
Tennessee$75K-4%150
Arizona$75K-4%360
Mississippi$75K-5%50
South Dakota$73K-7%170
Michigan$72K-8%210
Texas$72K-8%1,550
Illinois$71K-9%N/A
New Hampshire$70K-10%110
Florida$70K-11%500
Alabama$70K-11%30
Pennsylvania$70K-11%90
Idaho$69K-11%110
Utah$65K-17%200
Kentucky$64K-18%140
Wyoming$64K-19%100
Montana$61K-22%N/A
South Carolina$60K-23%110
Georgia$55K-30%590
West Virginia$55K-30%40
Kansas$51K-36%260
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Frequently asked questions

How much do cartographers and photogrammetrists make in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA?

The median is $55,350 a year, that works out to about $27 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $35,240, and experienced cartographers and photogrammetrists can clear $93,890. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $55K enough to live in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,660/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,820/month, which eats 49.7% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a cartographers and photogrammetrists salary go in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell?

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell has a Regional Price Parity of 100.06 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median cartographers and photogrammetrists salary is worth about $55,317 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do cartographers and photogrammetrists get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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