Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $63,790 +22.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.67
10th percentile $46,270
90th percentile $68,580
Employed locally 50
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,270
    25th
    $48,040
    50th (median)
    $63,790
    75th
    $64,950
    90th
    $68,580

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 76% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 24% 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
    Maryland nonmetropolitan area $77,640
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $75,300
    Maryland $64,460
    Bend, OR $62,920
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $62,660

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $96,360
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $62,090
    Surveyors $79,030
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $96,210
    Electrical Engineers $107,840
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $71,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Bismarck, ND is $30.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Bismarck, ND is 22.8% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $46,270 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,040.