*A job as a Map Maker falls under the broader career category of Cartographers and Photogrammetrists. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.
Job Description
for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists :
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.
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Median Annual Wage |
$78,810 |
Median Hourly Wage |
$37.89* |
Total Employed Nationally |
12,330 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2023 wage data and 2022-2032 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2022-2032). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.