Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Amarillo, TX

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

Median annual salary $48,930 -5.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.52
10th percentile $34,240
90th percentile $77,790
Employed locally 50
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,240
    25th
    $35,980
    50th (median)
    $48,930
    75th
    $60,070
    90th
    $77,790

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 74% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 26% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $47,870
    Killeen-Temple, TX $47,840

    Related occupations in Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $97,340
    Mechanical Engineers $98,560
    Civil Engineers $70,550
    Engineers, All Other $117,470
    Electrical Engineers $102,700
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $56,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Amarillo, TX is $23.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Amarillo, TX is 5.8% 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 Amarillo?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,240 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,980.