Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for surveying and mapping technicianss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- California$81,840
- Alaska$78,990
- Minnesota$72,840
- Rhode Island$66,230
- North Dakota$65,950
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- South Carolina$47,720
- Arkansas$50,190
- West Virginia$50,260
- Oklahoma$50,460
- Alabama$50,730
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $81,840 | $78,110 | $39 | +41.1% | 3,340 |
| 2 | Alaska | $78,990 | $76,970 | $38 | +36.2% | 300 |
| 3 | Minnesota | $72,840 | $73,190 | $35 | +25.6% | 1,060 |
| 4 | Rhode Island | $66,230 | $60,320 | $32 | +14.2% | 110 |
| 5 | North Dakota | $65,950 | $60,870 | $32 | +13.7% | 160 |
| 6 | Nevada | $65,510 | $58,790 | $32 | +12.9% | 680 |
| 7 | Washington | $65,290 | $62,720 | $31 | +12.6% | 1,030 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $65,060 | $58,730 | $31 | +12.2% | 640 |
| 9 | Maryland | $64,020 | $61,600 | $31 | +10.4% | 470 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $63,940 | $60,720 | $31 | +10.2% | 750 |
| 11 | Connecticut | $63,650 | $58,900 | $31 | +9.7% | 380 |
| 12 | Ohio | $60,800 | $60,330 | $29 | +4.8% | 1,350 |
| 13 | Utah | $60,220 | $59,600 | $29 | +3.8% | 360 |
| 14 | Vermont | $60,150 | $56,460 | $29 | +3.7% | 40 |
| 15 | Illinois | $60,110 | $57,470 | $29 | +3.6% | 1,110 |
| 16 | Colorado | $60,020 | $57,890 | $29 | +3.5% | 2,340 |
| 17 | Wyoming | $59,970 | $58,220 | $29 | +3.4% | 150 |
| 18 | Wisconsin | $59,900 | $59,080 | $29 | +3.3% | 660 |
| 19 | Louisiana | $59,850 | $49,440 | $29 | +3.2% | 930 |
| 20 | New Hampshire | $59,700 | $57,290 | $29 | +2.9% | 260 |
| 21 | Montana | $59,690 | $60,330 | $29 | +2.9% | 430 |
| 22 | New York | $59,670 | $57,360 | $29 | +2.9% | 2,540 |
| 23 | Virginia | $59,390 | $56,760 | $29 | +2.4% | 2,440 |
| 24 | Iowa | $58,860 | $58,950 | $28 | +1.5% | 390 |
| 25 | Maine | $58,860 | $56,470 | $28 | +1.5% | 220 |
| 26 | Pennsylvania | $58,840 | $58,270 | $28 | +1.4% | 1,340 |
| 27 | Delaware | $58,360 | $57,130 | $28 | +0.6% | 180 |
| 28 | Oregon | $58,120 | $55,790 | $28 | +0.2% | 1,280 |
| 29 | New Mexico | $57,730 | $56,210 | $28 | -0.5% | 610 |
| 30 | Arizona | $57,060 | $54,080 | $27 | -1.6% | 700 |
| 31 | Michigan | $57,040 | $50,340 | $27 | -1.7% | 690 |
| 32 | Kansas | $56,840 | $50,900 | $27 | -2% | 730 |
| 33 | Hawaii | $56,090 | $55,580 | $27 | -3.3% | 140 |
| 34 | Indiana | $55,990 | $56,440 | $27 | -3.5% | 1,060 |
| 35 | North Carolina | $55,410 | $53,160 | $27 | -4.5% | 4,100 |
| 36 | Missouri | $55,080 | $51,700 | $26 | -5% | 720 |
| 37 | Idaho | $54,930 | $52,630 | $26 | -5.3% | 450 |
| 38 | Tennessee | $53,700 | $50,370 | $26 | -7.4% | 1,340 |
| 39 | Texas | $53,600 | $47,680 | $26 | -7.6% | 8,720 |
| 40 | Georgia | $52,690 | $48,810 | $25 | -9.2% | 1,890 |
| 41 | South Dakota | $52,260 | $50,050 | $25 | -9.9% | 110 |
| 42 | Florida | $52,010 | $48,040 | $25 | -10.3% | 4,810 |
| 43 | Mississippi | $51,570 | $47,320 | $25 | -11.1% | 550 |
| 44 | Nebraska | $51,480 | $48,080 | $25 | -11.2% | 770 |
| 45 | Kentucky | $51,390 | $46,050 | $25 | -11.4% | 920 |
| 46 | Alabama | $50,730 | $46,450 | $24 | -12.5% | 1,320 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $50,460 | $46,760 | $24 | -13% | 810 |
| 48 | West Virginia | $50,260 | $48,530 | $24 | -13.3% | 370 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $50,190 | $46,370 | $24 | -13.5% | 810 |
| 50 | South Carolina | $47,720 | $43,740 | $23 | -17.7% | 1,420 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 308 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $101,270 | $89,880 | 40 |
| 2 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $92,700 | $90,290 | 860 |
| 3 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $84,360 | $90,030 | 360 |
| 4 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $81,120 | $83,960 | 250 |
| 5 | Visalia, CA | $80,680 | $82,020 | 40 |
| 6 | Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $79,450 | $81,970 | 50 |
| 7 | Vallejo, CA | $78,790 | $86,610 | 40 |
| 8 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $78,110 | $80,470 | 440 |
| 9 | Maryland nonmetropolitan area | $77,640 | $69,950 | 40 |
| 10 | Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $77,060 | $80,580 | 70 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing surveying and mapping technicianss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $79,380 | $82,560 | 40 |
| 2 | Natural Gas Distribution | $78,780 | $81,030 | 350 |
| 3 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $77,630 | $77,130 | — |
| 4 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $77,630 | $77,130 | — |
| 5 | Sector 55 - Management of Companies and Enterprises | $77,630 | $77,130 | — |
| 6 | Utilities | $77,310 | $78,900 | 2,230 |
| 7 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $77,310 | $78,970 | 1,790 |
| 8 | Sector 22 - Utilities | $77,310 | $78,900 | 2,230 |
| 9 | Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | $77,110 | $81,770 | 90 |
| 10 | Sectors 48 and 49 - Transportation and Warehousing | $76,560 | $77,180 | 40 |
| 11 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $75,310 | $73,270 | 210 |
| 12 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $75,310 | $73,270 | 210 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
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Top Skills
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do surveying and mapping technicians make in the U.S.?
The median surveying and mapping technicians salary in the United States is $54,240 per year (mean $58,000), and about 80% earn between $37,520 and $81,630.
How much do surveying and mapping technicians make per hour?
Roughly $28 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $58,000 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays surveying and mapping technicians the most?
California has the highest average pay for surveying and mapping technicians at $81,840 per year (median $78,110).
What is the job outlook for surveying and mapping technicians?
Employment is projected to change +4.5% from 2024 to 2034 (Faster than average), with about 7,600 openings per year.
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