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 Β· 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 Career Guide

Interview questions, resume templates, and a career ladder written specifically for surveying and mapping technicianss.

Surveying and mapping technicians (BLS SOC 17-3031) work under Licensed Professional Land Surveyors (PLS / PSM depending on state) collecting, processing, and mapping the field measurements that anchor construction layout, boundary determination, topographic survey, hydrographic survey, right-of-way engineering, and GIS data capture. Real seats span state DOT construction survey crews (Caltrans District survey offices, TxDOT Design Division survey crews, FDOT district survey groups, PennDOT, GDOT, NCDOT, WSDOT, ODOT), engineering / infrastructure consultancies (AECOM, Jacobs, HDR, WSP, Kimley-Horn, Stantec, Kleinfelder, Michael Baker, Burns & McDonnell), regional surveying firms, county assessor and public-works survey offices, and utility / pipeline / rail survey crews. Instruments in daily use β€” Trimble R12i GNSS receivers with tilt compensation and IMU, Leica GS18 GNSS, Leica TS16 and Trimble S9 robotic total stations, Trimble SX10 / SX12 scanning total stations, laser levels, digital levels (Leica LS15, Trimble DiNi). Office software β€” Trimble Business Center (TBC), AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bentley MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer, Esri ArcGIS Pro, Global Mapper, Carlson Survey, Leica Infinity. Credentials β€” NSPS / NCEES Certified Survey Technician (CST) Levels I-IV, LSIT / SIT (Surveyor In Training passed the NCEES Fundamentals of Surveying exam), state-specific chainman / instrumentman certifications. BLS reports 58,010 employed with a median of $54,240; p10 ~$35,000, p90 $85,000+ at senior technicians / party chiefs / crew chiefs at premium consultancies and DOTs. Entry field tech / rodman $38-48k; instrumentman / party chief-in-training $48-62k; party chief / crew chief $58-78k; senior tech / survey CAD tech / GIS survey tech $65-92k; LSIT / SIT on the PLS path $65-95k pre-licensure, $92-135k+ post-licensure as PLS. The biggest earnings lever is passing the NCEES Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) exam to earn LSIT / SIT and then the Principles & Practice of Surveying (PS) exam plus 3-4 years of qualifying experience to become licensed PLS β€” that credential transition typically adds $20-45k to base and unlocks the sealed-plat / boundary-survey signing authority that firms actually bill for.

Core Skills Hiring Managers Screen For

GNSS / GPS survey (Trimble R12i, Leica GS18) β€” RTK, PPK, and static
Set up base and rover for RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) network survey; verify base geoid and coordinate system (NAD83 / NAVD88 / state plane / project-specific local); operate rover with tilt compensation and IMU pole-tilt correction (Trimble R12i, Leica GS18 IMU-based). Understand centimeter-level positioning limits, PDOP thresholds, multipath conditions, and when GNSS drops out (dense canopy, urban canyon). Post-process static / rapid-static occupations for control-point densification. Cross-check GNSS points against total-station observations at every project.
Total station and robotic total station operation (Leica TS16, Trimble S9, SX10)
Set up and orient the total station over a known monument; backsight to a second known monument; verify orientation via a check-shot on a third known point. Understand horizontal / vertical angle observation, distance measurement (EDM), atmospheric correction (temperature / pressure / humidity), instrument height and prism-height entry, and traverse closure requirements. Robotic total stations run 1-person crew operation with the rover controlling the instrument via radio; scanning total stations (Trimble SX10, Leica MS60) capture point-cloud data plus survey observations in the same setup.
Differential leveling (digital level, Leica LS15, Trimble DiNi)
Run precise loops for vertical control β€” closing error typically <Β±0.005 ft Γ— √(distance in miles) for third-order leveling per NGS / FGDC standards. Read bar-coded invar rods with digital levels; back-sight and fore-sight rod verification; systematic error detection (rod calibration, tripod settlement, instrument collimation). Feed vertical control into project benchmark network and connect to NAVD88 / NAVD2022 via NGS bench-mark ties.
Trimble Business Center (TBC) + AutoCAD Civil 3D + ArcGIS Pro data processing
Download and process raw survey data β€” TBC for GNSS / total-station / level integration and least-squares adjustment; export to Civil 3D via LandXML or direct import for topographic surface (TIN) generation, alignment / profile / section, and construction stakeout files. ArcGIS Pro for GIS survey deliverables β€” attribute-linked feature classes, geodatabase publishing, coordinate-system transformations, metadata. Bentley OpenRoads Designer at DOTs and rail / pipeline projects. Carlson Survey and Leica Infinity as alternatives at surveyor-heavy shops.
Construction stakeout and machine-control layout
Set offset stakes and grade stakes for road / bridge / utility construction; provide cut / fill grade at each station. Generate 3D machine-control models (Trimble Earthworks, Topcon MC-Max, Leica iCON) that feed graders, dozers, and pavers directly. Verify as-built vs design on paving passes and structure completion. Coordinate closely with the contractor's grade checker and project engineer.
Boundary and topographic survey field procedures
Boundary work β€” recover corner monuments, chain / GPS to reference marks (RMs), reconcile field measurements against record data from prior surveys and deeds. Topographic survey β€” establish control network, capture breaklines and grade breaks, set spot elevations at building corners / manholes / edges of pavement / trees, generate a TIN or grid surface. Hydrographic survey β€” bathymetric point capture via single-beam or multibeam sonar from a boat, tide-corrected soundings, deliverable channels with buoys and structures. Understand NSPS Model Standards and state-specific minimum standards for each survey type.
Field-book / field-note discipline and metadata capture
Every observation gets logged β€” instrument setup notes, weather conditions, control-point checks, prism type and height, backsight verification, and any anomalies. Modern data collectors (Trimble TSC7, Leica CS20 / CS35) log automatically but the technician still owns the metadata (project name, crew, date, control basis, coordinate system, units). Field books remain the legal record for boundary surveys β€” sealed and stored per state PLS statute. Poor field-note discipline is the #1 cause of survey rework and liability exposure.
Safety on active construction sites (OSHA 1926, MUTCD, ANSI 107)
Class 2 or Class 3 ANSI 107 high-visibility apparel on any DOT right-of-way; hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toe boots baseline. Traffic control per FHWA MUTCD Part 6 on lane-closure or shoulder work β€” temporary traffic control setups (TTC), flagger operations, taper lengths, cone spacing. Trench and confined-space safety on utility work. Understand OSHA 1926 (Construction) subparts on excavation, cranes, fall protection. Track state DOT-specific safety training requirements (Caltrans construction safety orientation, TxDOT Contractor Safety Orientation).
Traverse adjustment and least-squares network analysis
Run closed traverse computations by hand or via TBC / Star*Net; understand angular closure, linear closure, and precision ratio (typically 1:5000 for third-order, 1:10,000 for second-order). Run least-squares adjustment on control networks; interpret error ellipses and standard deviations at each control point. Blunder detection β€” the least-squares residuals identify observations that don't fit the network. This is the analytical skill that separates instrumentman from party chief and party chief from LSIT / SIT track.

How to Become a Surveying and Mapping Technicians

  1. 1
    Earn a high school diploma or GED and pass basic math / geometry
    Most entry field-tech roles require HS diploma or GED. Employers screen for algebra and geometry proficiency (trigonometry helpful β€” sin / cos / tan on distance and angle calculations); some administer a math test. Ability to read a tape measure to 1/16 inch and interpret metric and US customary units is expected.
  2. 2
    Complete an ABET-accredited associate degree in Surveying or Geomatics Technology (recommended, not always required)
    Two-year associate degrees at Ferris State University (Michigan), Penn College of Technology, East Tennessee State, Idaho State, Alfred State (SUNY), Ohio State ATI, Great Basin College (Nevada), Metropolitan Community College (Omaha) or an ABET-accredited four-year geomatics program (New Mexico State, Cal Poly Pomona, Purdue, University of Maine, Oregon Tech, University of Florida, Texas A&M Corpus Christi) β€” the ABET-accredited path is the standard for the LSIT / SIT and PLS licensure track. Cost $8-30k for associate, $40-95k for four-year.
  3. 3
    Start as a rodman / chainman / field tech under a party chief
    $18-24/hr entry. Duties β€” hold rod for the instrumentman, set flag / lath / stake, brush and clearing on line-of-sight, load and unload field equipment, learn field-note discipline. Physical role β€” outdoor work in heat, cold, rain, snow, brush. Progression to instrumentman comes with demonstrated field discipline and gradual instrument competence.
  4. 4
    Advance to instrumentman / assistant party chief at 1-3 years
    $22-30/hr. Operate total station and GNSS rover under party chief direction; download data at end of shift; run leveling loops for vertical control. Complete NSPS / NCEES CST Level I (Field) certification β€” the entry-level survey-technician credential that verifies basic field competency. CST Level II adds instrumentman-level competency and typically comes with $1.50-3/hr bump.
  5. 5
    Advance to party chief / crew chief at 3-6 years
    $28-38/hr. Run a 1-2 person crew independently; own daily field production, control-point verification, and QA of collected data. Coordinate with the office survey CAD tech and project engineer. Complete CST Level III (Party Chief) β€” validates crew-leadership and traverse-adjustment competency. This is the level where the party chief signs off on daily field production for the sealed survey the PLS reviews.
  6. 6
    Pass NCEES Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) exam to earn LSIT / SIT
    The NCEES FS is a 6-hour, 110-question computer-based test covering basic sciences, geodesy, plane surveying, geospatial information systems, land development, boundary and land laws, and business practices. Pass rate ~65-75% for first-time takers. Earning LSIT / SIT is the milestone that puts the technician on the PLS licensure track and typically adds $4-8/hr to base. Many state boards require an ABET-accredited surveying / geomatics degree to sit for the FS exam; others accept experience-based qualification (varies by state β€” check state PLS board rules).
  7. 7
    Complete 3-4 years of qualifying experience and pass NCEES Principles & Practice of Surveying (PS) exam for PLS licensure
    PS exam is a 6-hour, 100-question test covering legal principles of boundary, subdivision platting, control surveys, topographic and construction surveys, professional practice. Pass rate ~55-65% for first-time takers. State-specific state-specific-laws (SSL) exam added in most states β€” covers state PLS statute, state plane coordinates, state-specific boundary law. Total pathway from HS diploma to PLS licensure β€” 8-12 years typical (2 years associate + 4 years pre-licensure experience + 2 years LSIT + PS pass + SSL pass). Post-licensure the technician becomes a Licensed Professional Land Surveyor with sealed-plat authority; base compensation typically jumps to $92-135k+ depending on region and firm.

Career Progression

Rodman / Chainman / Entry Field Tech
0-2 yrs$38-48k base ($18-23/hr) + overtime + benefits + $1-3/hr shift or field-differential at DOT / consultancy
  • β€’Hold rod / prism for total station or GNSS rover; set flag / lath / stake on survey markers
  • β€’Brush and clearing for line-of-sight; carry and stage field equipment
  • β€’Learn field-note discipline; complete daily field-book entries with metadata (control basis, weather, crew, project)
  • β€’Complete OSHA 10-hour Construction and ANSI 107 high-visibility apparel discipline; MUTCD flagger certification if working DOT right-of-way
Next: Instrumentman / Assistant Party Chief at 1-3 years after CST Level I and demonstrated field discipline.
Instrumentman / Assistant Party Chief
1-4 yrs$48-62k base ($22-30/hr) + overtime + benefits + $1-3/hr field / travel differential
  • β€’Operate total station (Leica TS16, Trimble S9) and GNSS rover (Trimble R12i, Leica GS18) under party chief direction
  • β€’Run differential leveling loops for vertical control; achieve closure per third-order NGS standard
  • β€’Download and review raw data at end of shift; flag any observation blunders or control-check failures
  • β€’Complete CST Level II (Instrumentman) certification
Next: Party Chief / Crew Chief at 3-6 years after CST Level III and 200+ hours as instrumentman.
Party Chief / Crew Chief
3-8 yrs$58-78k base ($28-38/hr) + overtime + benefits + $2-5k party-chief premium at some consultancies
  • β€’Run a 1-2 person crew independently on boundary, topographic, construction, or right-of-way survey
  • β€’Own daily field production, control-point verification, and QA of collected data
  • β€’Complete traverse closure computations and verify network integrity before leaving the site
  • β€’Coordinate with the office survey CAD tech, project engineer, and PLS of record
  • β€’Interface with construction contractors on stakeout deliverables and as-built verification
  • β€’Complete CST Level III (Party Chief) certification
Next: LSIT / SIT + Sr Party Chief / Survey CAD Tech at 6-10 years after passing NCEES Fundamentals of Surveying.
LSIT / SIT + Sr Party Chief / Survey CAD Tech / GIS Survey Tech
6-12 yrs$65-92k base ($31-44/hr) + overtime + benefits + $3-8k LSIT / SIT premium
  • β€’Passed NCEES Fundamentals of Surveying β€” LSIT / SIT credentialed
  • β€’Own the analytical side β€” least-squares network adjustment, boundary reconciliation against record data, deed interpretation
  • β€’Sr Party Chief β€” run the most complex boundary and topographic surveys; mentor party chiefs and instrumentmen
  • β€’Survey CAD Tech β€” Trimble Business Center + AutoCAD Civil 3D deliverables; TIN generation, alignment / profile / section, sealed-plat drafting under PLS review
  • β€’GIS Survey Tech β€” ArcGIS Pro / geodatabase feature-class publishing, coordinate-system transformations, metadata standards (FGDC / ISO 19115)
  • β€’Complete NCEES Principles & Practice of Surveying (PS) exam preparation; log 3-4 years of qualifying experience for PLS licensure
Next: Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS / PSM) at 8-15 years after passing PS + SSL exams.
Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS / PSM)
10-25+ yrs$92-135k+ base + bonus 5-15% + benefits + sealed-plat signing authority + partnership / equity path at consulting firms
  • β€’Sealed-plat signing authority on boundary, subdivision, ALTA / NSPS Land Title surveys, and construction stakeout deliverables
  • β€’Own liability for boundary determinations, record research (deed / plat / title), and sealed-drawing final delivery
  • β€’Direct 2-6 party chiefs and 4-12 field technicians across concurrent projects
  • β€’Client-facing on boundary disputes, ALTA / NSPS Table A negotiations, and DOT / municipality / developer contract deliverables
  • β€’Own continuing education (CEU) requirements for PLS renewal (varies by state β€” typically 15-30 hours per 2-year cycle)
  • β€’Mentor LSIT / SIT candidates through the 3-4 year qualifying-experience path to PLS licensure

Interview Questions & Answers

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Q1. Walk me through a total-station setup on a boundary survey.technical
Structured. (1) Recover the known monument you'll set up over; verify it against the record from prior survey or a control network file. (2) Set the tripod low and stable; center over the monument using the optical or laser plummet; level the instrument to precise level via the tribrach adjustment. (3) Turn on the instrument; enter atmospheric correction (temperature, pressure, humidity β€” the EDM correction is meaningful over 500-1500 ft shots). (4) Set the instrument to the known coordinate for the setup monument in the correct coordinate system (state plane / project local / NAD83 / NAVD88). (5) Backsight to a second known monument; verify orientation. (6) Check-shot to a third known monument or a well-defined reference mark; verify the check-shot position agrees with the record within tolerance (typically 0.02-0.05 ft horizontal for boundary, 0.005-0.02 ft for construction stakeout). If the check fails, don't proceed β€” the setup is contaminated. (7) Log the setup in the field book with instrument height, prism type, backsight coordinate, check-shot delta, and any environmental notes. Interviewers screen for candidates who name atmospheric correction, coordinate-system verification, and the check-shot discipline explicitly.
Q2. How do you handle a GNSS solution that drops from Fixed to Float during a boundary shot?technical
Systematically. (1) Stop shooting immediately β€” a Float solution is meters, not centimeters. (2) Diagnose the cause β€” high PDOP (constellation geometry), obstruction (dense canopy, urban canyon, nearby vehicle), multipath (signal reflection off buildings or vehicles), radio-link drop (RTK correction stream), or base-rover baseline too long (>15-25 km depending on receiver). (3) Wait 30-90 seconds for the receiver to reacquire; if it doesn't return to Fixed with 3-5 mm horizontal precision, the position is not usable for boundary or control. (4) Move the receiver location, retry, or fall back to total-station observation from a nearby known monument. (5) Document the drop in the field book with time and reason so the office QA reviewer can flag any dependent observations. Never accept a Float solution as if it were Fixed β€” that's a survey-liability generator. Interviewers screen for candidates who know GNSS solution states cold (Fixed / Float / Autonomous / DGPS) and who don't compromise on precision.
Q3. Describe your safety practice on a state DOT construction stakeout.situational
Non-negotiable. (1) Class 3 ANSI 107 high-visibility apparel; hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toe boots; heavy-work gloves if handling stakes and equipment. (2) FHWA MUTCD Part 6 traffic control β€” temporary traffic control setup (TTC) with cones, arrow boards, and flaggers per the DOT's approved traffic-control plan (TCP). Never work in a live lane without a lane closure. (3) Situational awareness β€” know where the traveled way, the shoulder, the machine-work area, and the survey work area are at all times. Track worker locations and equipment paths. (4) Radio or hand-signal communication with the contractor's grade checker, foreman, and machine operators. (5) State DOT-specific safety orientation β€” Caltrans / TxDOT / FDOT / PennDOT / other agencies each have their own contractor safety orientation module that must be completed before work on their right-of-way. (6) Flagger certification if performing flagging duties β€” ATSSA-certified or state-DOT-certified. Interviewers at DOT and infrastructure consultancies screen for candidates who name MUTCD, ANSI 107, and agency-specific orientation explicitly.
Q4. What's the difference between GNSS and total-station shots β€” and when do you use each?technical
GNSS β€” Trimble R12i, Leica GS18, Emlid Reach and others β€” measure absolute position from satellite constellations (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou) via RTK / PPK / static. Advantages: no line-of-sight required between base and rover; fast setup; centimeter-level precision under good conditions; efficient for long-open topographic surveys. Disadvantages: fails under dense canopy, urban canyon, near tall buildings (multipath); PDOP-dependent precision; requires cellular / radio RTK correction stream. Total station β€” Leica TS16, Trimble S9, SX10 β€” measure relative position from a known setup monument via horizontal / vertical angles and EDM distance. Advantages: works under any canopy or obstruction; millimeter-level precision under proper conditions; no correction stream needed. Disadvantages: requires line-of-sight; requires known monument for setup and backsight; slower for widely spaced shots. Rule of thumb β€” use GNSS for open topographic, construction control, and long-baseline right-of-way; use total station for boundary corners, structure detail, dense-canopy sites, and any high-precision detail work. Best practice β€” cross-check GNSS points against total-station observations at every project so blunders are caught. Interviewers screen for candidates who understand the strengths and limits of each instrument.
Q5. Why surveying and not construction engineering or GIS analyst?closer
Show self-awareness. Surveying appeals because the work combines outdoor field measurement with analytical office computation β€” a rare mix in technical careers. The credential ladder (CST Level I-IV β†’ LSIT / SIT β†’ PLS) is clear and well-defined; the PLS license adds sealed-plat signing authority that is genuinely scarce and pays $92-135k+. Compared to construction engineering, surveying is more precision-oriented and less schedule-driven; compared to pure GIS analyst work, surveying anchors the data provenance β€” GIS analysts depend on surveyors' control networks to get accurate coordinates in the first place. I'm ready for the outdoor physical demands, the field-note discipline, and the multi-year credential path from HS diploma to PLS. Interviewers screen for candidates who understand what surveying uniquely offers and who have a credible plan for the licensure track.

Resume Template β€” Instrumentman / Assistant Party Chief (1-4 yrs)

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Instrumentman / Assistant Party Chief (1-4 yrs)
  • β–ΈInstrumentman on a 2-person crew at Kimley-Horn Charlotte office; ran Leica TS16 total station and Trimble R12i GNSS on construction stakeout, topographic, and boundary survey projects across NC / SC.
  • β–ΈCompleted NSPS / NCEES CST Level II (Instrumentman) certification in 2024; started NSPS CST Level III prep for party-chief promotion window.
  • β–ΈOwned differential leveling loops on 3 bridge-deck projects for NCDOT β€” third-order NGS closure at Β±0.005 ft Γ— √(distance mi) held on 100% of loops; zero rework attributed to field data.
  • β–Έ$26.50/hr base + $2/hr field-differential + overtime (avg 6 hrs / week) + full benefits + $1500 annual CEU allowance. AAS Surveying Engineering Technology (Ferris State) + OSHA 10-hour + ATSSA flagger.

What Gets You Rejected

  • βœ—Weak field-note / metadata discipline β€” missing coordinate system, missing control basis, missing instrument height leads to unreviewable field data and rework.
  • βœ—Cannot maintain traverse closure to third-order NGS standard β€” this is the basic quantitative skill; failure indicates instrument operation or field-book issues.
  • βœ—Accepts GNSS Float solution as if it were Fixed β€” a boundary-liability generator; screens out at any PLS-supervised shop.
  • βœ—Refuses to work outdoors in weather β€” surveying is a rain-snow-heat outdoor role for the first 5-8 years of tenure; not for candidates who need indoor climate control.
  • βœ—No progress toward CST Levels I-III or LSIT / SIT after 4-6 years of tenure β€” indicates the candidate isn't investing in the credential ladder.
  • βœ—Poor MUTCD / ANSI 107 discipline on DOT right-of-way β€” direct safety risk to the crew and the contractor.
  • βœ—Cannot interpret record data (deed, plat, ALTA / NSPS Table A survey) β€” required for boundary and title work; screens out at LSIT / SIT and PLS levels.

Salary Negotiation Levers

  • βœ“CST Level and LSIT / SIT credential premiums β€” CST Level II adds $1.50-3/hr; CST Level III (Party Chief) adds $3-6/hr; LSIT / SIT adds $4-8/hr; PLS license adds $20-45k to base.
  • βœ“Consultancy premium β€” AECOM, Jacobs, Kimley-Horn, HDR, WSP typically pay 10-25% above regional DOT scale for the same rank plus better bonus structure and tuition reimbursement for the LSIT / SIT and PLS pathway.
  • βœ“DOT stability premium β€” state DOTs (Caltrans, TxDOT, FDOT, PennDOT, WSDOT) offer defined-benefit pension eligibility, stronger job security, and standardized progression schedules; total compensation over a career often exceeds consultancy despite lower nominal base.
  • βœ“Field vs office split β€” field-heavy roles (party chief, crew chief) typically pay $2-5/hr more via field / travel differential; office-heavy roles (survey CAD tech, GIS survey tech) trade the differential for regular hours and lower physical wear.
  • βœ“Overtime and per-diem structure β€” construction-season projects run 50-60 hour weeks; overtime at time-and-a-half plus per-diem ($40-95 / day depending on location) adds $12-28k / yr on top of base for field crews.
  • βœ“Geographic premium β€” high-cost metros (Bay Area, Los Angeles, Seattle, Denver, Boston, DC, NYC) pay 15-30% above the national median. Texas and Southeast growing on infrastructure investment (IIJA-funded projects).
  • βœ“Tuition reimbursement and CEU support β€” negotiate for FS / PS exam fees ($350-450 each), NCEES review course (Chelapati or School of PE, $600-1500), CST exam fees ($100-250 per level), and state PLS application fees ($200-600) covered by the employer.
  • βœ“Sign-on bonuses for LSIT / SIT and PLS candidates β€” $3-15k sign-on is common for LSIT / SIT with 5+ years tenure moving between firms; $15-40k sign-on for PLS with 3-8 years post-licensure experience.

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Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary by State

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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.
StateMedianvs. 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 AreaMedianvs. 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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