Photogrammetry Technician 1 pay range
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania · class code 12131
- Class code
- 12131
- Pay scale group
- ST 04
- Pay unit
- Year
- Bargaining unit
- B1
- State
- Pennsylvania
- The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania published pay range for Photogrammetry Technician 1 is $41,506 to $61,927 per year.
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of Administration keys this classification as class code 12131.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The Commonwealth job specification for this class is published by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of Administration. The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 06/01/1989.
What the state says the job is
This is technical work assisting higher level technicians in photogrammetry. An employee in this class performs duties that require the application of basic photogrammetry theory and elementary photogrammetric methods and procedures to the production of large scale engineering topographic maps. Work assignments vary and increase in difficulty as technical proficiency is acquired and demonstrated. Work is assigned in detail by a technical supervisor for quality, adherence to instructions, and technical approach.
Examples of the work
Performs the orientation and basic operation of stereoscopic plotting instruments used in the production of topographic maps. Participates in geodetic field surveys to establish horizontal and vertical control points. Assists in the sheet layout and final drafting of photogrammetric maps showing cultural, topographic, and hydrographic features. Receives instructions in the use of complex computer aided photogrammetric equipment and electronic surveying instruments. Performs related duties as required.
Minimum qualifications
One year of experience as a Technical Assistant. or One year of experience in the operation of stereoscopic plotting instruments used in the production of topographic maps or performing geodetic field surveys. or An Associate's Degree in an appropriate engineering technology. or Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Quoted from the Commonwealth job specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of Administration publishes this figure in Classification and Pay Plan (online, current annual salary ranges). Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
The Commonwealth also links this class code to its own job title and specification. That page is the official description of the classification; this page publishes its pay range.
The listed pay scale is available in the Commonwealth's current ST schedule.