2024 wage data not published for cartographers and photogrammetrists in New Mexico
The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage estimates when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish a figure without revealing individual firm pay. The privacy redaction happens upstream, before the data reaches us.
Use national figures and adjacent states below as a reference, or check BLS confidentiality rules for context.
Salary distribution
Where New Mexico cartographers and photogrammetrists fall on the wage curve.
Distribution not available
The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage percentiles for this occupation and state when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish without revealing individual firm pay. National figures and adjacent states below remain a useful reference.
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists pay by experience level in New Mexico
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.5 / 5
Geography
Knowledge
- 4.2 / 5
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge
- 4.0 / 5
Reading Comprehension
Basic skill
- 4.0 / 5
Written Comprehension
Ability
- 3.9 / 5
Near Vision
Ability
- 3.9 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
- 3.6 / 5
Inductive Reasoning
Ability
- 3.5 / 5
English Language
Knowledge
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Compile data required for map preparation, including aerial photographs, survey notes, records, reports, and original maps.
- 02
Delineate aerial photographic detail, such as control points, hydrography, topography, and cultural features, using precision stereoplotting apparatus or drafting instruments.
- 03
Prepare and alter trace maps, charts, tables, detailed drawings, and three-dimensional optical models of terrain using stereoscopic plotting and computer graphics equipment.
- 04
Study legal records to establish boundaries of local, national, and international properties.
- 05
Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy.
- 06
Revise existing maps and charts, making all necessary corrections and adjustments.
- 07
Identify, scale, and orient geodetic points, elevations, and other planimetric or topographic features, applying standard mathematical formulas.
- 08
Collect information about specific features of the Earth, using aerial photography and other digital remote sensing techniques.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+6.7%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Growing faster than average
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Cartographers and Photogrammetrists a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 6.7% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.