Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $38,410 -26% vs national
Median hourly $18.47
10th percentile $29,020
90th percentile $65,660
Employed locally 30
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,020
    25th
    $31,890
    50th (median)
    $38,410
    75th
    $46,100
    90th
    $65,660

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 61% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 39% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $75,300
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $58,960
    Savannah, GA $54,740
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $52,160
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $50,700
    Michigan $50,660

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $85,140
    Civil Engineers $74,510
    Mechanical Engineers $103,040
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $55,860
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $44,200
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $84,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Athens, GA is $18.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Athens, GA is 26% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $29,020 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,890.