Cartographers & Photogrammetrists
Code: 17-1021.00
Bright Outlook
Zone 4
Median Annual Salary
£81,390
Range: £53,740 - £126,950
Preparation & Education
Job Zone Four: High Preparation Needed
Job Zone 4
Industry Outlook
Bright
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
Role Overview & What They Do
Research, study, and prepare maps and other spatial data in digital or graphic form for one or more purposes, such as 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. May collect, analyze, and interpret geographic information provided by geodetic surveys, aerial photographs, and satellite data.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Aerial Photogrammetrist
Cartographer
Cartographic Designer
Digital Cartographer
Mapper
Photogrammetric Technician
Photogrammetrist
Stereo Compiler
Stereoplotter Operator
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Compile data required for map preparation, including aerial photographs, survey notes, records, reports, and original maps.
- Delineate aerial photographic detail, such as control points, hydrography, topography, and cultural features, using precision stereoplotting apparatus or drafting instruments.
- Prepare and alter trace maps, charts, tables, detailed drawings, and three-dimensional optical models of terrain using stereoscopic plotting and computer graphics equipment.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Graphics or photo imaging software
Adobe Creative Cloud software
Adobe Illustrator
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Map creation software
Mapping software
Precision analytical aerotriangulation pugging software
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
reading work related information
thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Math and Science
geography
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics
design
Arts and Humanities
English language
Verbal
read and understand what is written
listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
use rules to solve problems
Visual Understanding
see hidden patterns
quickly compare groups of letters, numbers, pictures, or other things
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Conventional
People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.
Key Work Styles:
Intellectual Curiosity
Cautiousness
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Integrity
Achievement Orientation
Frequently Asked Questions About Cartographers & Photogrammetrists
In the UK, the median annual salary for a Cartographers & Photogrammetrists is £81,390. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £53,740, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £126,950 depending on location and experience.
Entry as a Cartographers & Photogrammetrists typically aligns with Job Zone 4 (Job Zone Four: High Preparation Needed). Most of these careers need a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Essential skills and tooling for a Cartographers & Photogrammetrists include: Adobe Creative Cloud software, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft PowerPoint, Mapping software, Precision analytical aerotriangulation pugging software. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are very likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Bright).
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Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry):
£53,740
Median Annual (Average):
£81,390
90th Percentile (Senior):
£126,950
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