Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $57,420 +10.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.61
10th percentile $40,800
90th percentile $79,450
Employed locally 230
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,800
    25th
    $45,440
    50th (median)
    $57,420
    75th
    $75,510
    90th
    $79,450

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 84% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 16% 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
    Maryland nonmetropolitan area $77,640
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $74,760
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $74,570
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $73,570
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $70,280
    Santa Fe, NM $66,290

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical Engineers$143,850
    Engineers, All Other$143,050
    Civil Engineers$104,820
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$143,660
    Industrial Engineers$125,480
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$76,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Albuquerque, NM is $27.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Albuquerque, NM is 10.6% 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $40,800 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,440.