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The Pennsylvania State University

Meet with cartography clients to define project scope and to iteratively design cartographic products * Supervise and guide cartography project work in progress by undergraduate lab assistants.

Booz Allen Hamilton

Cartographer, Senior

Washington, DC · On-site

$77K - $176K/yr

Cartographer, Senior The Opportunity: Conduct cartographic-based requests for the client. Maintain responsibility for all geographic databases, including shapefiles, hard copy maps, rasters, vectors ...

Ardent

Junior-Level Cartographer

Washington, DC · On-site

Ardent is seeking a Junior-Level Cartographer to join our team. This is a full-time, on-site position in Washington, D.C. Position Description: Ardent is seeking a Junior-Level Cartographer to ...

Entarian

LIDAR Technician / Cartographer

Silver Spring, MD · Remote

$75K - $85K/yr

Entarian is seeking a candidate for our LIDAR Technical / Cartographer position to support ongoing topographic/bathymetric LIDAR projects. The best candidate will understand NGS' strategic goals and ...

Entarian

LIDAR Technician / Cartographer

Lutherville, MD · On-site +1

$75K - $85K/yr

Entarian is seeking a candidate for our LIDAR Technical / Cartographer position to support ongoing topographic/bathymetric LIDAR projects. The best candidate will understand NGS' strategic goals and ...

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As of Jul 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for cartographer job in the United States is $76,279.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53,000.00 and $94,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectCartographer JobGIS Technician
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Geography, Cartography, or related field; GIS certificationsAssociate's or Bachelor's in GIS, Geography, or related; GIS certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentDesigning maps, analyzing spatial data, creating visual representationsManaging GIS databases, data entry, supporting mapping projects
Industry UsageUsed in urban planning, environmental management, defense, and mapping agencies

While both roles involve working with spatial data, a Cartographer Job focuses on designing and creating maps, whereas a GIS Technician primarily manages GIS data and supports mapping projects. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and certifications, but their daily tasks and focus areas differ.

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Part Time Undergraduate Student Cartographer in the GeoGraphics Laboratory INCOME ACCT

Part Time Undergraduate Student Cartographer in the GeoGraphics Laboratory INCOME ACCT

The Pennsylvania State University

On-site, Remote

Part-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
  • CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
  • CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
  • If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Department of Geography in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences is seeking a part-time undergraduate student Cartographer to work on custom mapping projects in the GeoGraphics Laboratory.
The successful candidate will:
* Assist with custom cartographic design projects for internal university and external community clients
* Identify and prepare spatial data for cartographic projects
* Meet with cartography clients to define project scope and to iteratively design cartographic products
* Supervise and guide cartography project work in progress by undergraduate lab assistants.
* Other administrative tasks as assigned/needed to support cartographic design and research in the GeoGraphics Lab.
Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software (e.g. ArcGIS Pro) and Graphic Design software (e.g. Adobe Illustrator) is desired. The successful applicant must be a current undergraduate student enrolled at Penn State.
Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To be considered for this position, applicants must include a cover letter and resume.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

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Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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Pennsylvania State University, often referred to as Penn State, is a major, public, research-intensive university located in University Park, PA, US. This esteemed institution serves as an important player within the education industry, offering a plethora of academic programs across various disciplines. The university was founded in 1855 with the mission to provide quality education, advanced research, and service to society. Penn State holds firmly to values of integrity, respect, and excellence, fostering a diverse and inclusive community. The university is renowned for its research productivity and its high-ranking programs in areas like engineering, business, and education. One notable achievement of the institution is its designation as a "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity," demonstrating its commitment to scholarship and discovery.

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