Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Ann Arbor, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ann Arbor, MI

Median annual salary $63,560 +22.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.56
10th percentile $44,410
90th percentile $94,800
Employed locally 30
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,410
    25th
    $55,250
    50th (median)
    $63,560
    75th
    $73,030
    90th
    $94,800

    Ann Arbor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,156 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 73% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 27% 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
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $74,760
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $70,280
    Minnesota $66,080
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $64,960
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $63,430
    Wyoming $61,790

    Related occupations in Ann Arbor, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $108,680
    Industrial Engineers $101,740
    Electrical Engineers $105,680
    Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $70,340
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $109,160
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $82,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Ann Arbor, MI is $30.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Ann Arbor, MI is 22.4% 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 Ann Arbor?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $44,410 per year in Ann Arbor, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,250.