Photogrammetrist vs field map editor

The differences between photogrammetrists and field map editors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a photogrammetrist has an average salary of $75,830, which is higher than the $57,219 average annual salary of a field map editor.

Photogrammetrist vs field map editor overview

	Photogrammetrist	Field Map Editor
Yearly salary	$75,830	$57,219
Hourly rate	$36.46	$27.51
Growth rate	3%	3%
Number of jobs	446	49,212
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 72%	Bachelor's Degree, 81%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Photogrammetrist vs field map editor salary

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

	Photogrammetrist	Field Map Editor
Average salary	$75,830	$57,219
Salary range	Between $39,000 And $144,000	Between $22,000 And $143,000
Highest paying City	Oakland, CA	-
Highest paying state	Alaska	-
Best paying company	Sanborn	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between photogrammetrist and field map editor education

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

	Photogrammetrist	Field Map Editor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 72%	Bachelor's Degree, 81%
Most common major	Geography	Journalism
Most common college	Pennsylvania State University	Pennsylvania State University

Photogrammetrist vs field map editor demographics

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

	Photogrammetrist	Field Map Editor
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 81.9% Female, 18.1%	Male, 43.0% Female, 57.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 3.3% Unknown, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 10.7% Asian, 4.9% White, 75.8% 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 photogrammetrist and field map editor duties and responsibilities

Photogrammetrist example responsibilities.

Manage various construction staking projects, as well as manage and oversee field work of various boundary, ALTA/ACSM surveys.
Educate junior compilers in 3D softcopy aerial data extraction.
Support GPS teams with collecting data require for aerial mapping.
Analyze and process LIDAR data of specific areas of survey land.
Create planimetric maps and DTMs from LiDAR data for bridge quality checks, roadway design, and drainage calculations.
Reconstruct 3D photogrammetric models for museum online/public display.

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.

Photogrammetrist vs field map editor skills

Common photogrammetrist skills

Remote Sensing, 25%
LiDAR, 18%
Photogrammetric, 17%
DEM, 7%
Extraction, 7%
GPS, 5%

Common field map editor skills

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Updated January 8, 2025

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