Cartographers and Photogrammetrists (17-1021)
Occupation description: Collect, analyze, and interpret geographic information provided by geodetic surveys, aerial photographs, and satellite data. Research, study, and prepare maps and other spatial data in digital or graphic form for 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.
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Employment and Job Openings
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| Employment | Average annual openings | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 estimate | 2028 projection | Percent change | Labor force exits | Occupation transfers | Total | |
| Alaska | 102 | 112 | 9.8 | 3 | 5 | 9 |
| United States | 11,800 | 13,500 | 0.0 | 300 | 600 | 1,100 |
Job outlook
- Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is low with low employment opportunities. Read more.
2020 Wages
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 34.82 | 20.66 | 26.01 | 32.88 | 42.61 | 52.35 |
| Alaska | 39.72 | 29.04 | 35.00 | 41.47 | 45.66 | 48.81 |
| Anchorage/Mat-Su Area | 40.82 | 30.41 | 35.64 | 42.94 | 46.50 | 49.11 |
