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Collect, analyze, and interpret geographic information to study and prepare maps.

Cartographers and Photogrammertrists collect and analyze geographic information. They create maps in digital or graphic form for legal, social, political, educational, or design purposes. They may work with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software.

Wages	$36.93 per hour on average
Outlook	The outlook is Very Good
Education & Training	Bachelor's degree is needed for entry.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Geographic Information Science and Cartography Geography
On the Job	Work Activities Gather physical survey data. Operate computer systems. Determine operational methods. Select tools, equipment, or technologies for use in operations or projects. Analyze physical, survey, or geographic data. Create maps. Determine design criteria or specifications. Calculate geographic positions from survey data. Survey land or bodies of water to measure or determine features. Inspect finished products to locate flaws.
Career Pathways	Design and Pre-Construction
Similar Careers	Computer Programmers Systems Software Developers Geospatial Information Scientists and Technologists
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Cartographers and Photogrammetrists