17-1021 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists

Collect, analyze, and interpret geographic information provided by geodetic surveys, aerial photographs, and satellite data. Research, study, and prepare maps and other spatial data in digital or graphic form for legal, social, political, educational, and design purposes. May work with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). May design and evaluate algorithms, data structures, and user interfaces for GIS and mapping systems.

Surveyors, Cartographers, and Photogrammetrists (broad occupation)

Architects, Surveyors, and Cartographers (minor group)

Architecture and Engineering Occupations (major group)

List of SOC Major Groups

SOC User Guide

 

Last Modified Date: October 16, 2001