Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary
The median surveying and mapping technicians salary in the United States is $54,240 per year ($26.08/hour). Salaries range from $37,520 at the entry level to $81,630+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 58,010 surveying and mapping technicians jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 4.5% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$54,240
per year
Hourly Rate
$26.08
per hour
Employment
58,010
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$37,520
25th percentile
$45,430
Median
$54,240
75th percentile
$66,700
90th percentile
$81,630
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+4.5%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
7,600
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary by State
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$44K$78K■ No data
Top Paying States
California
$78K
+44%
Alaska
$77K
+42%
Minnesota
$73K
+35%
Washington
$63K
+16%
Maryland
$62K
+14%
North Dakota
$61K
+12%
New Jersey
$61K
+12%
Montana
$60K
+11%
Ohio
$60K
+11%
Rhode Island
$60K
+11%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| California | $78,110 | +44.0% |
| Alaska | $76,970 | +41.9% |
| Minnesota | $73,190 | +34.9% |
| Washington | $62,720 | +15.6% |
| Maryland | $61,600 | +13.6% |
| North Dakota | $60,870 | +12.2% |
| New Jersey | $60,720 | +11.9% |
| Montana | $60,330 | +11.2% |
| Ohio | $60,330 | +11.2% |
| Rhode Island | $60,320 | +11.2% |
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Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $101,270 | +86.7% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $92,700 | +70.9% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $84,360 | +55.5% |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $81,120 | +49.6% |
| Visalia, CA | $80,680 | +48.7% |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $79,450 | +46.5% |
| Vallejo, CA | $78,790 | +45.3% |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $78,110 | +44.0% |
| Anchorage, AK | $76,970 | +41.9% |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $76,560 | +41.2% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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