Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $50,990 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.52
10th percentile $37,090
90th percentile $64,440
Employed locally 150
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,090
    25th
    $44,270
    50th (median)
    $50,990
    75th
    $63,330
    90th
    $64,440

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $78,520
    Anchorage, AK $72,300
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $61,000
    Lincoln, NE $60,790
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $59,510
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $59,220

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $97,670
    Civil Engineers $97,570
    Electrical Engineers $96,210
    Mechanical Engineers $98,350
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $80,300
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $60,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Asheville, NC is $24.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Asheville, NC is 1.8% 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,090 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,270.