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Cartographer Jobs: $114,210 Avg Salary (2026)
Cartographer Jobs: $114,210 Avg Salary (2026)
What does a Cartographer earn? Based on 12 current job listings, the average salary is $114,210 per year. This guide breaks down Cartographer compensation by seniority level, location, and remote status.
Data summary: As of July 2026, GEO CAREERS analyzed 12 active Cartographer listings, finding an average salary of $114,210 per year (Mid $102,935, Senior $116,388, Leadership $136,477). Figures are aggregated from current job-posting salary ranges and updated continuously. Source: GEO CAREERS, www.geo-careers.com.
Salary by Seniority Level
Leadership
$136,477
/year
Required Skills
GIS
Cartography
Mapping
ArcGIS Pro
Geospatial Data
Top Employers
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
Pacific Air Forces
NOAA Office of Coast Survey
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
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
Cartographer - Maritime GIS Analyst (Hiring Event)
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency • Springfield, VA, US
• $85,447 - $158,322
Cartographer
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Seattle, WA, US
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for a Cartographer?
The average salary for a Cartographer is approximately $114,210 per year based on 12 current job listings.
How does Cartographer salary vary by experience level?
Average salaries by seniority: Mid: $102,935, Senior: $116,388, Leadership: $136,477.
What skills are required for Cartographer positions?
Common skills: GIS, Cartography, Mapping, ArcGIS Pro, Geospatial Data.