The salary statistics and trend of surveyors, cartographers, and photogrammetrists in the industry of research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare surveyors, cartographers, and photogrammetrists salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $51,550 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $59,990 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $74,190 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $91,140 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $106,690 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for surveyors, cartographers, and photogrammetrists in the industry of research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) surveyors, cartographers, and photogrammetrists is $106,690. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $74,190. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent surveyors, cartographers, and photogrammetrists is $51,550.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of surveyors, cartographers, and photogrammetrists in the industry of Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $74,190 | 2.05% | -2.45% |
| 2016 | $72,670 | -3.76% | - |
| 2015 | $75,400 | 1.86% | - |
| 2014 | $74,000 | 2.89% | - |
| 2013 | $71,860 | -5.78% | - |
| 2012 | $76,010 | - | - |
The average salaries of surveyors, cartographers, and photogrammetrists in eleven industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of surveyors, cartographers, and photogrammetrists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | |
| Testing Laboratories | |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | |
| Engineering Services | |
| Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities | |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | |
| Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Legal Services | |