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Cartographer Jobs: $116,347 Avg Salary (2026)

What does a Cartographer earn? Based on 16 current job listings, the average salary is $116,347 per year. This guide breaks down Cartographer compensation by seniority level, location, and remote status.

$116,347
Average Salary
16
Open Positions

Data summary: As of August 2026, GEO CAREERS analyzed 16 active Cartographer listings, finding an average salary of $116,347 per year (Mid $102,935, Senior $128,220, Leadership $136,729). Figures are aggregated from current job-posting salary ranges and updated continuously. Source: GEO CAREERS, www.geo-careers.com.

Salary by Seniority Level

Mid
$102,935
/year
Senior
$128,220
/year
Leadership
$136,729
/year

Required Skills

Cartography GIS CAD Mapping ArcGIS Pro

Top Employers

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Central Intelligence Agency

Current Cartographer Openings

Cartographer - District GIS Analyst
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation • Lakewood, CO, US
Cartographer
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Fort Worth, TX, US
Cartographer
U.S. Customs and Border Protection • Washington, DC, US • $121,785 - $158,322
Cartographer
Central Intelligence Agency • Washington, DC, US • $68,202 - $172,579
Cartographer
Pacific Air Forces • Elmendorf AFB, AK • $101,206 - $131,571
Cartographer
NOAA Office of Coast Survey • Silver Spring, MD, US • $55,924 - $128,956
Interdisciplinary (GIS Manager / Community Planner / Geographer / Cartographer)
U.S. Army Installation Management Command • Fort Bliss, TX, US • $89,508 - $116,362
Hydrography Section Chief (Supervisory Geographer/Cartographer)
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) • Lakewood, CO, US • $118,675 - $154,280
Part Time Undergraduate Student Cartographer, GeoGraphics Laboratory
Penn State University • University Park, PA, US
Cartographer (Hiring Event)
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency • Springfield, VA, US • $76,573 - $158,322
View All Cartographer Jobs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Cartographer?

The average salary for a Cartographer is approximately $116,347 per year based on 16 current job listings.

How does Cartographer salary vary by experience level?

Average salaries by seniority: Mid: $102,935, Senior: $128,220, Leadership: $136,729.

What skills are required for Cartographer positions?

Common skills: Cartography, GIS, CAD, Mapping, ArcGIS Pro.

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