Cartographer vs field map editor

The differences between cartographers and field map editors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a cartographer has an average salary of $62,172, which is higher than the $57,219 average annual salary of a field map editor.

Cartographer vs field map editor overview

	Cartographer	Field Map Editor
Yearly salary	$62,172	$57,219
Hourly rate	$29.89	$27.51
Growth rate	3%	3%
Number of jobs	390	49,212
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 75%	Bachelor's Degree, 81%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Cartographer vs field map editor salary

Cartographers and field map editors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Cartographer	Field Map Editor
Average salary	$62,172	$57,219
Salary range	Between $42,000 And $90,000	Between $22,000 And $143,000
Highest paying City	San Francisco, CA	-
Highest paying state	Maine	-
Best paying company	Google	-
Best paying industry	Utilities	-

Differences between cartographer and field map editor education

There are a few differences between a cartographer and a field map editor in terms of educational background:

	Cartographer	Field Map Editor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 75%	Bachelor's Degree, 81%
Most common major	Geography	Journalism
Most common college	Pennsylvania State University	Pennsylvania State University

Cartographer vs field map editor demographics

Here are the differences between cartographers' and field map editors' demographics:

	Cartographer	Field Map Editor
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 70.7% Female, 29.3%	Male, 43.0% Female, 57.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 3.3% Unknown, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 10.8% Asian, 4.9% White, 75.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 3.4% Unknown, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 10.9% Asian, 5.0% White, 75.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	7%	7%

Differences between cartographer and field map editor duties and responsibilities

Cartographer example responsibilities.

Provide geographic-based services, support and expertise to numerous divisions in GTNP using ESRI ArcGIS software.
Support cartographic map production through digital extraction and correlation of terrain and environmental features.
Create and teach tutorials regarding spatial methodology relate to spatial analysis for statewide agency GIS users.
Experience in production of NGA mapping products.
Conduct field surveys using GPS and other survey equipment.
Perform FDC/QC/FDV; select for dedicate QC and audit.

Field map editor example responsibilities.

Manage international man-made fiber market research/publishing company and supervise editorial content and sales of industry statistical journal.
Review submitted manuscripts, brainstorm & implement promotional strategies, track community involvement, and plan literary events with the editor-in-chief.
Develop reading and mathematics software and books from conception to finish product within editorial guidelines and standards.

Cartographer vs field map editor skills

Common cartographer skills

GIS, 18%
Data Collection, 11%
Extraction, 11%
Remote Sensing, 8%
GPS, 6%
Bathymetric, 6%

Common field map editor skills

Updated January 8, 2025

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