SOC 17-1021
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ69/100
High Risk
US Employment
๐ฅ12,790
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$78K
$51K โ $121K
Projected Growth
๐+6.4%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค95/100
High exposure
๐ก Cartographers and Photogrammetrists face a risk score of 69/100 โ 25 points above the national average of 44. With 95/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $78K ($32K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 69/100, Cartographers and Photogrammetrists faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like automated data interpretation and insight generation are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 12,790 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in client communication and technical consultation and novel engineering design for unprecedented challenges to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Cartographers and Photogrammetrists?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Automated data interpretation and insight generation
AI-assisted CAD and generative design tools
Large language model automation of analysis tasks
Generative AI producing marketing and creative copy
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Client communication and technical consultation
Novel engineering design for unprecedented challenges
On-site problem-solving in variable physical conditions
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Compile data required for map preparation, including aerial photographs, survey notes, records, reports, and original maps.
Delineate aerial photographic detail, such as control points, hydrography, topography, and cultural features, using precision stereoplotting apparatus or drafting instruments.
Prepare and alter trace maps, charts, tables, detailed drawings, and three-dimensional optical models of terrain using stereoscopic plotting and computer graphics equipment.
Study legal records to establish boundaries of local, national, and international properties.
Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy.
๐ป Technology Skills
Document management software
Graphics or photo imaging software
Web page creation and editing software
Desktop publishing software
Map creation software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Geography
Computers and Electronics
English Language
Design
Mathematics
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers | 20 | $106K | 83% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers | 21 | $93K | 61% |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | 29 | $97K | 80% |