Cartographic Technician - Federal Salaries of 2015
Pay Rates for "Cartographic Technician"
How much does a Cartographic Technician in the federal government get paid? $52,733.95* *Based on the 2015 average.Cartographic Technician was the 266th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2015, with 376 employed. The most common payscale was the general schedule payscale.
In 2015, the Natural Resources Conservation Service hired the most employees titled Cartographic Technician, with an average salary of $48,884.
Government Cartographic Technician jobs are classified under the General Schedule (GS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Cartographic Technician job is GS-1, and the highest paygrade that can be attained within this job series is GS-9. Remember that the starting and maximum yearly pay listed above reflect base pay only - your actual salary will be higher based on the Locality Pay Adjustment for the area in which you work.
Technical and Medical Support Positions encompass jobs that require specialized, practical knowledge and the ability to perform skilled tasked. However, these skills can often be learned on the job or through training when you are hired. In some cases, certifications are required to qualify. Additional education such as an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree will increase starting grade and lead to promotion. Typically promotions are given 1 grade at a time up to a maximum of GS-9.
Agencies that have hired a Cartographic Technician
Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
---|---|---|
Natural Resources Conservation Service | 93 | $48,884.25 |
Bureau of the Census | 62 | $38,783.21 |
Forest Service | 46 | $52,864.89 |
Bureau of Land Management | 37 | $53,580.46 |
National Park Service | 36 | $46,745.92 |
Geological Survey | 26 | $63,337.27 |
National Agricultural Statistics Service | 17 | $80,216.82 |
Federal Aviation Administration | 10 | $71,258.30 |
Bureau of Reclamation | 10 | $63,229.30 |
Indian Affairs | 9 | $57,419.78 |
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 7 | $50,714.71 |
Federal Emergency Management Agency | 6 | $75,177.83 |
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 5 | $70,191.40 |
Farm Service Agency | 4 | $70,274.75 |
Department of Energy | 2 | $71,674.50 |
Agricultural Research Service | 1 | $64,955.00 |
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service | 1 | $30,643.00 |
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Regulation | 1 | $64,978.00 |
Bureau of Safety & Environmental Enforcement | 1 | $69,289.00 |
Federal Highway Administration | 1 | $71,174.00 |
Valles Caldera Trust | 1 | $25,434.00 |
Cartographic Technician Pay Distribution
The average pay for a Cartographic Technician is $52,733.95. The highest paid Cartographic Technician made $108,987 in 2015.
Common Cartographic Technician Payscales
Payscale | Number of Cartographic Technician Employees |
---|---|
GS - General Schedule | 336 |
GG - Grades Similar To General Schedule | 21 |
FV - Faa Core Compensation Plan | 10 |
ZT - Scientific And Engineering Technician | 5 |
IC - Federal Emergency Management Agency Use | 4 |
Starting Paygrade: | $18,785.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-1, Step 1 |
Maximum Paygrade: | $57,015.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-9, Step 10 |
Category: | Technical and Medical Support |
Occupation Family: | 1300 PHYSICAL SCIENCES GROUP |
Other Jobs at the GS-1 Paygrade
GS-1 is the starting paygrade for Cartographic Technician jobs. Here are some other Federal Government jobs that can be held by employees at the GS-1 paygrade.
Occupation | Occupation Category | Starting Paygrade | Maximum Paygrade |
---|---|---|---|
Equipment Operator | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
Contact Representative | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
Dental Assistant | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
Medical Instrument Technician | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
Language Clerical | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
Average Cartographic Technician Pay Trend from 2004 to 2017
In 2004, the average pay for a Cartographic Technician was $42,546. Since then, the average pay has increased to $52,109 in 2017.
Data Sources
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The series code of this occupation is 1371
.