Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $55,680 +7.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.77
10th percentile $35,940
90th percentile $80,680
Employed locally 70
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,940
    25th
    $40,490
    50th (median)
    $55,680
    75th
    $68,740
    90th
    $80,680

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 82% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 18% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $95,150
    Visalia, CA $80,680
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $79,880
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $78,520
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $75,870
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $75,400

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $98,160
    Aerospace Engineers $127,900
    Engineers, All Other $142,400
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $124,910
    Mechanical Engineers $116,460
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $98,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Bakersfield, CA is $26.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Bakersfield, CA is 7.2% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,940 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,490.