Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for surveying and mapping technicians in the U.S. is $54,240 ($26.08 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $54,240
- Mean annual wage
- $58,000
- Median hourly wage
- $26.08
- Employment
- 58,010
58,010 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,520 | $18.04 |
| 25th percentile | $45,430 | $21.84 |
| Median (50th) | $54,240 | $26.08 |
| 75th percentile | $66,700 | $32.07 |
| 90th percentile | $81,630 | $39.24 |
Highest-paying states for surveying and mapping technicians
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $78,110 | 3,340 |
| Alaska | $76,970 | 300 |
| Minnesota | $73,190 | 1,060 |
| Washington | $62,720 | 1,030 |
| Maryland | $61,600 | 470 |
| North Dakota | $60,870 | 160 |
| New Jersey | $60,720 | 750 |
| Montana | $60,330 | 430 |
| Ohio | $60,330 | 1,350 |
| Rhode Island | $60,320 | 110 |
Lowest-paying states
- South Carolina: $43,740 median annual wage
- Kentucky: $46,050 median annual wage
- Arkansas: $46,370 median annual wage
- Alabama: $46,450 median annual wage
- Oklahoma: $46,760 median annual wage
About this occupation
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.
Typical tasks
- Trace contours or topographic details to generate maps that denote specific land or property locations or geographic attributes.
- Check all layers of maps to ensure accuracy, identifying and marking errors and making corrections.
- Answer questions and provide information to the public or to staff members regarding assessment maps, surveys, boundaries, easements, property ownership, roads, zoning, or similar matters.
- Research and combine existing property information to describe property boundaries in relation to adjacent properties, taking into account parcel splits, combinations, or land boundary adjustments.
- Design or develop information databases that include geographic or topographic data.
- Operate and manage land-information computer systems, performing tasks such as storing data, making inquiries, and producing plots and reports.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 5.5% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 31.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 33.6% |
| Associate's degree | 21.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 7.1% |
| Master's degree | 0.9% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.3% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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