SOC 173031

Surveying and Mapping Technicians

Perform surveying and mapping duties, usually under the direction of an engineer, surveyor, cartographer, or photogrammetrist, to obtain data used for construction, mapmaking, boundary location, mining, or other purposes. May calculate mapmaking information and create maps from source data, such as surveying notes, aerial photography, satellite data, or other maps to show topographical features, political boundaries, and other features. May verify accuracy and completeness of maps. Excludes "Cartographers and Photogrammetrists" (17-1021), "Surveyors (17-1022), and "Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers" (19-2042).

National Median

$51,940

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$51,940

Entry Level (10th pct)

$36,910

Experienced (90th pct)

$80,870

Total Employed

56,720

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$36,910 - $44,180
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$44,180 - $65,240
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$65,240 - $80,870

Highest Paying Locations for Surveying and Mapping Technicians

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

$95,150

+83.2% vs national

Reno, NV

$81,300

+56.5% vs national

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

$79,880

+53.8% vs national

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$78,520

+51.2% vs national

San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

$75,870

+46.1% vs national

Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$95,150	190
Reno, NV	$81,300	N/A
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$79,880	810
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$78,520	480
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA	$75,870	70
Nevada	$75,660	350
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA	$75,400	50
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV	$75,300	220
Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area	$74,760	40
Stockton-Lodi, CA	$74,630	40
Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area	$74,570	70
Alaska nonmetropolitan area	$73,570	70
Alaska	$73,320	410
Anchorage, AK	$72,300	250
Vallejo, CA	$72,240	40
District of Columbia	$72,230	40
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$72,130	260
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT	$72,080	170
California	$71,860	3,670
Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area	$70,280	90
Colorado Springs, CO	$69,940	200
New Orleans-Metairie, LA	$67,970	150
Santa Fe, NM	$66,290	40
Minnesota	$66,080	910
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD	$65,480	270
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$64,960	590
Maryland	$64,460	560
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY	$64,080	100
Toledo, OH	$64,060	60
Bismarck, ND	$63,790	50
Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area	$63,430	40
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA	$63,290	30
Modesto, CA	$63,150	50
Bellingham, WA	$63,050	50
Bend, OR	$62,920	30
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$62,880	490
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA	$62,660	60
Boulder, CO	$62,660	120
Columbus, OH	$62,610	290
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA	$62,140	390
Wyoming	$61,790	120
Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area	$61,790	40
Cleveland, OH	$61,770	290
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$61,680	1,560
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$61,670	600
Washington	$61,660	1,140
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA	$61,560	50
Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area	$61,380	30
New Jersey	$61,170	870
Fort Collins-Loveland, CO	$61,120	140

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Surveying and Mapping Technicians?

The national median annual salary for Surveying and Mapping Technicians is $51,940, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Surveying and Mapping Technicianss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Surveying and Mapping Technicianss is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median salary of $95,150.

How much can an experienced Surveying and Mapping Technicians make?

Top-earning Surveying and Mapping Technicianss (90th percentile) make $80,870 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.