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Job outlook for mapping engineers in the United States
Are mapping engineer jobs in demand?
Yes, mapping engineer jobs are in demand. Mapping engineer demand is projected to grow 7% from 2018 to 2028.
Mapping engineer job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of mapping engineer jobs and the average mapping engineer salary over time.
Mapping engineer jobs over time
Mapping engineer job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 140 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 139 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 143 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 141 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 138 | 0.00% |
Average mapping engineer salary over time
Mapping engineer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $117,925 | $56.69 | +1.7% |
| 2024 | $115,915 | $55.73 | +0.5% |
| 2023 | $115,356 | $55.46 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | $112,866 | $54.26 | +1.5% |
| 2021 | $111,228 | $53.48 | +1.6% |
Mapping engineer jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of mapping engineer job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where mapping engineers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for mapping engineers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 209 | 30% |
| 2 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 733 | 9% |
| 3 | Delaware | 961,939 | 74 | 8% |
| 4 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 497 | 7% |
| 5 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 395 | 7% |
| 6 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 293 | 7% |
| 7 | Alaska | 739,795 | 54 | 7% |
| 8 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 391 | 6% |
| 9 | Vermont | 623,657 | 35 | 6% |
| 10 | California | 39,536,653 | 2,002 | 5% |
| 11 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 342 | 5% |
| 12 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 156 | 5% |
| 13 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 56 | 5% |
| 14 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 39 | 5% |
| 15 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 27 | 5% |
| 16 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 209 | 4% |
| 17 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 187 | 4% |
| 18 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 59 | 4% |
| 19 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 54 | 4% |
| 20 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 51 | 4% |
Most common cities for mapping engineers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego | 1 | 0% | $121,580 |
Mapping Engineer job outlook: Expert opinions
We spoke to mapping engineer professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the mapping engineer job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the mapping engineer industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.
Our panel of mapping engineer experts
Dr. Hugh Jack Ph.D.
Western Carolina University
What's a day at work look like for a Mapping Engineer?
Dr. Hugh Jack Ph.D.: The pandemic has permanently added remote working to professional tools. This will mean that the amount of travel might decrease and the time out of the office might increase. Being able to reduce the need to commute will improve the quality of life.
Mapping engineer jobs
Updated February 4, 2021