Occupational Employment Statistics
17-1021 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists
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.
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Minnesota
| 200 | 45 | $37.37/hr | $24.10/hr | $25.91/hr | $34.45/hr | $45.90/hr | $54.46/hr |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | N/A | N/A |
| Information | N/A | N/A |
| Professional and Business Services | 100 | $24.10/hr |
| Public Administration | 90 | $40.84/hr |
- Determine map content and layout, as well as production specifications such as scale, size, projection, and colors, and direct production to ensure that specifications are followed.
- Identify, scale, and orient geodetic points, elevations, and other planimetric or topographic features, applying standard mathematical formulas.
- Prepare and alter trace maps, charts, tables, detailed drawings, and three-dimensional optical models of terrain using stereoscopic plotting and computer graphics equipment.
- Compile data required for map preparation, including aerial photographs, survey notes, records, reports, and original maps.
- Collect information about specific features of the Earth, using aerial photography and other digital remote sensing techniques.
- Delineate aerial photographic detail, such as control points, hydrography, topography, and cultural features, using precision stereoplotting apparatus or drafting instruments.
- Study legal records to establish boundaries of local, national, and international properties.
- Compile data required for map preparation, including aerial photographs, survey notes, records, reports, and original maps.
- Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy.
- Study legal records to establish boundaries of local, national, and international properties.