Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary by State
The national median pay for surveying and mapping technicians is $54,240 a year. By state, it ranges from $43,740 in South Carolina to $78,110 in California.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $37,520
- 25th percentile
- $45,430
- Median
- $54,240
- 75th percentile
- $66,700
- Top 10%
- $81,630
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 58,010 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $78,110 | +44% | $48,000 | $119,270 | 3,340 |
| 2 | Alaska | $76,970 | +42% | $59,800 | $103,550 | 300 |
| 3 | Minnesota | $73,190 | +35% | $51,560 | $95,050 | 1,060 |
| 4 | Washington | $62,720 | +16% | $46,160 | $88,830 | 1,030 |
| 5 | Maryland | $61,600 | +14% | $42,530 | $85,800 | 470 |
| 6 | North Dakota | $60,870 | +12% | $43,360 | $101,380 | 160 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $60,720 | +12% | $42,830 | $95,820 | 750 |
| 8 | Montana | $60,330 | +11% | $46,430 | $79,690 | 430 |
| 9 | Ohio | $60,330 | +11% | $44,130 | $79,930 | 1,350 |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $60,320 | +11% | $46,160 | $92,980 | 110 |
| 11 | Utah | $59,600 | +10% | $38,110 | $83,430 | 360 |
| 12 | Wisconsin | $59,080 | +9% | $39,340 | $77,690 | 660 |
| 13 | Iowa | $58,950 | +9% | $47,840 | $77,530 | 390 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $58,900 | +9% | $42,730 | $94,660 | 380 |
| 15 | Nevada | $58,790 | +8% | $46,960 | $103,420 | 680 |
| 16 | Massachusetts | $58,730 | +8% | $46,370 | $99,990 | 640 |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | $58,270 | +7% | $39,580 | $79,660 | 1,340 |
| 18 | Wyoming | $58,220 | +7% | $43,880 | $74,890 | 150 |
| 19 | Colorado | $57,890 | +7% | $45,620 | $79,660 | 2,340 |
| 20 | Illinois | $57,470 | +6% | $42,560 | $81,440 | 1,110 |
| 21 | New York | $57,360 | +6% | $44,830 | $81,990 | 2,540 |
| 22 | New Hampshire | $57,290 | +6% | $45,590 | $79,070 | 260 |
| 23 | Delaware | $57,130 | +5% | $43,700 | $79,190 | 180 |
| 24 | Virginia | $56,760 | +5% | $37,850 | $85,010 | 2,440 |
| 25 | Maine | $56,470 | +4% | $47,990 | $80,860 | 220 |
| 26 | Vermont | $56,460 | +4% | $49,350 | $71,740 | 40 |
| 27 | Indiana | $56,440 | +4% | $37,470 | $75,110 | 1,060 |
| 28 | New Mexico | $56,210 | +4% | $37,220 | $81,410 | 610 |
| 29 | Oregon | $55,790 | +3% | $44,330 | $78,960 | 1,280 |
| 30 | Hawaii | $55,580 | +2% | $45,600 | $73,200 | 140 |
| 31 | Arizona | $54,080 | 0% | $39,860 | $80,840 | 700 |
| 32 | North Carolina | $53,160 | −2% | $37,710 | $76,420 | 4,100 |
| 33 | Idaho | $52,630 | −3% | $39,500 | $72,040 | 450 |
| 34 | Missouri | $51,700 | −5% | $36,260 | $77,410 | 720 |
| 35 | Kansas | $50,900 | −6% | $42,870 | $80,290 | 730 |
| 36 | Tennessee | $50,370 | −7% | $36,620 | $74,510 | 1,340 |
| 37 | Michigan | $50,340 | −7% | $40,440 | $78,650 | 690 |
| 38 | South Dakota | $50,050 | −8% | $39,680 | $61,740 | 110 |
| 39 | Louisiana | $49,440 | −9% | $36,300 | $103,040 | 930 |
| 40 | Georgia | $48,810 | −10% | $34,900 | $83,320 | 1,890 |
| 41 | West Virginia | $48,530 | −11% | $29,130 | $73,080 | 370 |
| 42 | Nebraska | $48,080 | −11% | $38,910 | $66,580 | 770 |
| 43 | Florida | $48,040 | −11% | $36,640 | $73,020 | 4,810 |
| 44 | Texas | $47,680 | −12% | $36,120 | $77,200 | 8,720 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $47,320 | −13% | $31,200 | $76,590 | 550 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $46,760 | −14% | $36,320 | $75,970 | 810 |
| 47 | Alabama | $46,450 | −14% | $31,370 | $80,140 | 1,320 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $46,370 | −15% | $36,770 | $71,040 | 810 |
| 49 | Kentucky | $46,050 | −15% | $37,070 | $72,020 | 920 |
| 50 | South Carolina | $43,740 | −19% | $36,500 | $64,660 | 1,420 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary questions
Which state pays surveying and mapping technicians the most?
California, with a median of $78,110 a year (+44% vs. the national median of $54,240). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays surveying and mapping technicians the least?
South Carolina, with a median of $43,740 a year (−19% vs. national).
Where do most surveying and mapping technicians work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 8,720, with a median of $47,680.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.