Cartographers and Photogrammetrists pay range in Durham
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,500 a year or less, while the top 10% make $119,790 or more. The middle half of cartographers and photogrammetrists in Durham earn between $62,200 and $97,180.
- $54K10th
- $62K25th
- $77KMedian
- $97K75th
- $120K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $82,220 | $6,852 | $39.53 |
| Median | $77,320 | $6,443 | $37.17 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $62,200 | $5,183 | $29.90 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $97,180 | $8,098 | $46.72 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists pay in Durham vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Cartographers and photogrammetrists in Durham earn 4% more than the North Carolina average ($79,250) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($86,690). At the median the gap is -5% against the U.S. median of $81,390.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | $82,220 | $77,320 | $53,500 | $119,790 | n/a |
| North Carolina | $79,250 | $81,080 | $59,110 | $99,270 | 900 |
| United States | $86,690 | $81,390 | $53,740 | $126,950 | 14,260 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary after taxes in Durham
On the average salary of $82,220, a single filer in Durham takes home about $63,900 a year, or $5,325 a month and $2,458 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Durham a good place for cartographers and photogrammetrists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Durham area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.6), so the average $82,220 buys what about $84,266 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Durham ($60,720). A typical home costs $414,340, or 5.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary in other North Carolina cities
Durham ranks 2nd of 5 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Charlotte pays the most ($83,930).
- Charlotte$83,930
- Durham$82,220
- Raleigh$80,030
- Asheville$78,610
- Wilmington$75,700
All Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salaries in North Carolina
Highest-paying cities for cartographers and photogrammetrists
Sacramento, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($116,650).
- Sacramento, CA$116,650
- San Francisco, CA$107,780
- Stockton, CA$106,850
- Greeley, CO$106,610
- Houston, TX$103,690
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Cartographers and Photogrammetrists salary in Durham: questions
How much do cartographers and photogrammetrists make an hour in Durham?
$39.53 an hour on average, and $37.17 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level cartographers and photogrammetrists salary in Durham?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,500 a year and the 25th percentile is $62,200, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the cartographers and photogrammetrists take-home pay in Durham?
About $63,900 a year ($5,325 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $82,220.
Do cartographers and photogrammetrists earn more in Durham than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% less than the U.S. average for this job ($86,690).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-1021; area Durham-Chapel Hill, NC (20500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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