Architecture & Engineering

Cartographers

SOC 17-1021

Build maps and spatial data from surveys, satellites, and databases.

Median pay

$81k

$66k to $102k typical range

Outlook

Growing fast

1k openings / yr

Education

Bachelor's

AI exposure

79%

modeled estimate · 62th pct in Microsoft's data

Future-proof

73/100

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
Writing
Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Active Learning
Speaking

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Pay and outlook from BLS (OEWS 2025, Employment Projections 2024-2034). Skills and work activities from O*NET 30.3. AI exposure and future-proof scores are modeled estimates. How we model AI exposure.