Cartographers and Photogrammetrists
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Civilian:
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.
Military:
Information about the size, strength, location, and capabilities of enemy forces is essential to military operations and national defense. To gather information, the services rely on aerial photographs, human observation, and electronic monitoring using radar and supersensitive radios. Intelligence officers gather technical intelligence needed for military planning.
Job Titles
- Aerial Photogrammetrist
- CAD Draftsman (Computer-Aided Design Draftsman)
- CAD Technician (Computer-Aided Design Technician)
- Cadastral Mapper
- Cartographer
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Nationwide Salary Average*
- Civilian:
- $55,970
- Military:
- $51,221
*Average calculated based on median level of pay
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