Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $44,750 -13.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.51
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $76,210
Employed locally 50
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $35,890
    50th (median)
    $44,750
    75th
    $60,680
    90th
    $76,210

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 67% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 33% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Surveying and Mapping Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $95,150
    Reno, NV $81,300
    Visalia, CA $80,680
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $79,880
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $78,520
    Maryland nonmetropolitan area $77,640

    Nearby metros — Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Waco, TX $60,180
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $55,020
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $49,260
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $49,170
    Amarillo, TX $48,930
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $47,870

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$74,150
    Electrical Engineers$97,290
    Mechanical Engineers$97,530
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$61,480
    Industrial Engineers$96,840
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$51,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveying and Mapping Technicians make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Abilene, TX is $21.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.64 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Surveying and Mapping Technicians salaries?

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Abilene, TX is 13.8% below the national median of $51,940. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Abilene?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,890.