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Cartographers and Photogrammetrists Salary in Missoula, MT

Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in Missoula, MT make a median of $59,040 a year, or about $28.39 an hour. The range runs from $51K at the entry level to $94K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 96.44), that's roughly $61,219 in purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,361/month — about 35.1% of take-home, which is tight.

$59K
Median annual
$28.39/hr
Hourly rate
$51K
Entry level (10th %)
$94K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $59K get you in Missoula?

Estimated take-home pay$3,925/mo
Rent (2BR median)-$1,361/mo
Rent as % of take-home34.7% ⚠ above 30% guideline
Groceries-$378/mo
Utilities-$189/mo
Transportation-$332/mo
Healthcare-$220/mo
Left over$1,445/mo

Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Missoula’s Regional Price Parity (96.44). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction.

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Missoula, MT

Bar chart showing Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary percentiles in Missoula, MT: 10th percentile $50,540, 25th percentile $59,040, median $59,040, 75th percentile $78,300, 90th percentile $94,400. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$51K25th$59KMedian$59K75th$78K90th$94K
Bar chart showing Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary percentiles in Missoula, MT: 10th percentile $50,540, 25th percentile $59,040, median $59,040, 75th percentile $78,300, 90th percentile $94,400. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level cartographers and photogrammetrists (10th percentile) start around $51K. Mid-career wages sit at $59K. Top earners bring in $94K or more, a $44K 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 Missoula, MT?

The median is $59,040 a year, that works out to about $28 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $50,540, and experienced cartographers and photogrammetrists can clear $94,400. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $59K enough to live in Missoula?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,925/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,361/month, which eats 34.7% 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 Missoula?

Missoula has a Regional Price Parity of 96.44 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median cartographers and photogrammetrists salary is worth about $61,219 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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