Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $60,510 +16.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.09
10th percentile $44,620
90th percentile $75,330
Employed locally 70
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,620
    25th
    $47,500
    50th (median)
    $60,510
    75th
    $72,950
    90th
    $75,330

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 85% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 15% 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
    Toledo, OH $64,060
    Columbus, OH $62,610
    Cleveland, OH $61,770
    Ohio $59,400
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $57,330
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $56,250

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $99,750
    Mechanical Engineers $85,620
    Civil Engineers $88,280
    Electrical Engineers $97,280
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $59,530
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $61,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Akron, OH is $29.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Akron, OH is 16.5% above 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 Akron?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $44,620 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,500.