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Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in The United States
(Cartógrafos y fotogrametristas)
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists -- 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.
| SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) | 17-1021.00 |
| Career Interests | RIC |
| Minimum education required | (Bachelor) Bachelor's degree |
| Minimum work experience required | (None) None |
| Job training required | (None) None |
| Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028) | 1.44 (moderate growth) |
| Current number of workers in USA (2018) | 11,800 |
| Projected number of workers in USA (2028) | 13,500 |
| Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028) | 1,100 |
| Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019) | $41,670 |
| Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $69,790 |
| Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $103,380 |
| Career Cluster | Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (Ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas) |
| Major Occupational Group | Architecture and Engineering |
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