Will AI replace cartographers and photogrammetrists?

This data cannot say. It measures how much of the work AI is already used for today: 8% of the tasks, which is little observed. It is not a forecast of job loss.

What do cartographers and photogrammetrists earn?

The national median is $81,390 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics).

Cartographers and Photogrammetrists: how much of the work does AI already do?

8% · Little observed

AI use for cartographers and photogrammetrists work is little observed so far.

Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet.

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What this means for your search

AI skills are optional for this role right now. Little use is seen so far.

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Median pay: $81,390

What the job involves

Identify, scale, and orient geodetic points, elevations, and other planimetric or topographic features, applying standard mathematical formulas.
Collect information about specific features of the Earth, using aerial photography and other digital remote sensing techniques.
Revise existing maps and charts, making all necessary corrections and adjustments.
Compile data required for map preparation, including aerial photographs, survey notes, records, reports, and original maps.

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Questions

Will AI replace cartographers and photogrammetrists?: This data cannot say. It measures how much of the work AI is already used for today: 8% of the tasks, which is little observed. It is not a forecast of job loss.
How is the number worked out?: Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index, March 2026.
What do cartographers and photogrammetrists earn?: The national median is $81,390 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics).

Exposure: Anthropic Economic Index, March 2026. Pay and growth: Bureau of Labor Statistics. Tasks and skills: O*NET. All jobs.