Question 1

What is the salary difference between Cartographers and Photogrammetrists and Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians?

Accepted Answer

Cartographers and Photogrammetrists earns a median salary of $78,380 while Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians earns $108,970, a difference of $30,590.

Question 2

Can you pivot from Cartographers and Photogrammetrists to Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians?

Accepted Answer

The career pivot score from Cartographers and Photogrammetrists to Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians is 79/100, indicating strong transferable skills overlap. Key shared skills include Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Active Listening.

Question 3

Which career has better job growth — Cartographers and Photogrammetrists or Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians?

Accepted Answer

Cartographers and Photogrammetrists has a projected growth rate of +6.4% while Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians has +8.2% through 2034.

Metric	Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
Median Salary	$78,380	$108,970
Growth Rate	+6.4%	+8.2%
Outlook	Faster than average	Faster than average
Projected Openings	1,000/yr	31,300/yr
Education	Some College	Bachelor's Degree
SOC Code	17-1021.00	15-1299.02

Cartographers and Photogrammetrists vs Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians

Shared Transferable Skills

Salary Impact