Cartographers and Photogrammetrists Salary
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in Wilmington, NC make a median of $66,440 a year, or about $31.94 an hour. The range runs from $53K at the entry level to $113K for experienced workers.
So what does $66K get you in Wilmington?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Wilmington’s Regional Price Parity (96.4). 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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What this looks like in Wilmington
Pay for cartographers and photogrammetrists in Wilmington runs about 18% below the U.S. median of $81K. Rent runs $1,262/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 29% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Cost of living (RPP 96.4) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for cartographers and photogrammetrists in metros near Wilmington, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Asheville | $79K | , |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $77K | , |
| Raleigh-Cary | $81K | , |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $79K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Wilmington, NC
Entry-level cartographers and photogrammetrists (10th percentile) start around $53K. Mid-career wages sit at $66K. Top earners bring in $113K or more, a $59K spread from bottom to top.
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
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| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $103K | +26% | 1,450 |
| Minnesota | $100K | +23% | 100 |
| Washington | $96K | +18% | 870 |
| Nevada | $94K | +15% | 180 |
| Massachusetts | $92K | +13% | 160 |
| New York | $89K | +10% | 230 |
| Alaska | $89K | +10% | 60 |
| New Jersey | $88K | +9% | 170 |
| Oregon | $88K | +8% | 640 |
| Colorado | $87K | +7% | 1,220 |
| Virginia | $87K | +6% | 860 |
| Oklahoma | $86K | +6% | 70 |
| Iowa | $85K | +4% | 90 |
| Maryland | $84K | +4% | 450 |
| Connecticut | $84K | +3% | 150 |
| Arizona | $82K | +1% | 400 |
| Nebraska | $82K | +0% | 50 |
| North Carolina | $81K | -0% | 900 |
| Florida | $80K | -2% | 610 |
| New Mexico | $79K | -3% | 70 |
| Maine | $79K | -3% | 40 |
| Missouri | $77K | -5% | 170 |
| Wisconsin | $77K | -6% | 260 |
| Utah | $75K | -8% | 150 |
| Michigan | $75K | -8% | 250 |
| Indiana | $75K | -8% | 40 |
| Texas | $74K | -9% | 1,780 |
| Pennsylvania | $73K | -10% | 140 |
| Tennessee | $73K | -10% | 150 |
| Idaho | $73K | -10% | 100 |
| South Dakota | $73K | -10% | 140 |
| South Carolina | $72K | -11% | 150 |
| Montana | $72K | -11% | 160 |
| New Hampshire | $72K | -11% | 70 |
| Kentucky | $71K | -12% | 90 |
| North Dakota | $71K | -13% | 80 |
| Ohio | $71K | -13% | 490 |
| Wyoming | $71K | -13% | 100 |
| Georgia | $63K | -23% | 490 |
| Louisiana | $60K | -26% | N/A |
| Illinois | $55K | -33% | 180 |
Showing 1–10 of 41 states
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a cartographers and photogrammetrist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Wilmington?
Yes — at the median salary of $66K, rent takes 29% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,262/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for cartographers and photogrammetrists in Wilmington?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new cartographers and photogrammetrists typically earn — is $53K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,191/month. At HUD’s $1,262/month FMR, rent would take 40% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is cartographers and photogrammetrist a high-paying job in Wilmington?
Local pay runs 18% below the national median — $66K here vs. $81K nationally.
How does Wilmington compare to the national average for cartographers and photogrammetrists?
Wilmington pays $66K median vs. the U.S. average of $81K — that’s -18%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 96.4), the purchasing-power equivalent is $69K — below the national median.
How much do cartographers and photogrammetrists make in Wilmington, NC?
The median is $66,440 a year, that works out to about $32 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $53,190, and experienced cartographers and photogrammetrists can clear $112,560. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $66K enough to live in Wilmington?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,345/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,262/month, which eats 29% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a cartographers and photogrammetrists salary go in Wilmington?
Wilmington has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median cartographers and photogrammetrists salary is worth about $68,921 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.