Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $47,870 -7.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.02
10th percentile $37,980
90th percentile $75,350
Employed locally 1,160
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,980
    25th
    $40,430
    50th (median)
    $47,870
    75th
    $60,630
    90th
    $75,350

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 49% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 51% 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
    Amarillo, TX $48,930
    Killeen-Temple, TX $47,840

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$97,850
    Industrial Engineers$101,090
    Electrical Engineers$117,420
    Mechanical Engineers$110,410
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$63,730
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$130,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Austin, TX is $23.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Austin, TX is 7.8% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,980 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,430.