Career Outlook for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists

Also known as:  Cadastral Mapper, Digital Cartographer, Engineer, Photogrammetric, Map Maker, Mapper, Orthophotography Technician, Photo Cartographer, Photogrammetrist, Topographer
The overall job outlook for Cartographer or Photogrammetrist careers has been relatively unchanged since 2004. Vacancies for this career have slightly increased by 18.24 percent nationwide in that time, with an average growth of 3.04 percent per year. Demand for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists is expected to go up, with an expected 3,930 new jobs filled by 2018. This represents an annual increase of 4.21 percent over the next few years.
TOP STATES
There are currently more Cartographers and Photogrammetrists in the following states
California 1,110
Virginia 930
Texas 900
Colorado 690
Alabama 580
Maryland 550
Oregon 450
BOTTOM STATES
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists
Iowa 30
South Dakota 40
Maine 40
Vermont 40
West Virginia 50
Louisiana 50
Connecticut 50