Cartographer Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Cartographer:

  • A degree in a relevant subject, such as geography, earth science, surveying, graphic design, geophysics, computer science or geographical information systems (GIS).
  • Relevant work experience.
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Good IT and design skills

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Cartographer skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Cartographer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.