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Cartographers and photogrammetrists collect, measure, and interpret geographic information in order to create and update maps and charts for regional planning, education, and other purposes.

Although cartographers and photogrammetrists spend much of their time in offices, certain jobs require extensive travel to locations that are being mapped.

Most cartographers and photogrammetrists need a bachelor’s degree in cartography, geography, geomatics, or surveying.

The median annual wage for cartographers and photogrammetrists was $65,470 in May 2019.

Employment of cartographers and photogrammetrists is projected to grow 4 percent from 2019 to 2029, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Job prospects are likely to be excellent due to the increasing use of maps in government planning.

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