Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$51,940
↑ 32.0% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Surveying and Mapping Technicians — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Surveying and Mapping Technicians — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 32.0% since 2011 ($39,350 → $51,940)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $51,940
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.6% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -10%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $51,940 | +6.1% |
| 2023 | $48,940 | +3.7% |
| 2022 | $47,180 | +0.6% |
| 2021 | $46,910 | +1.5% |
| 2020 | $46,200 | +2.6% |
| 2019 | $45,010 | +1.4% |
| 2018 | $44,380 | +2.4% |
| 2017 | $43,340 | +2.1% |
| 2016 | $42,450 | +1.0% |
| 2015 | $42,010 | +3.0% |
| 2014 | $40,770 | +0.2% |
| 2013 | $40,670 | +2.5% |
| 2012 | $39,670 | +0.8% |
| 2011 | $39,350 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.