Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Boise City, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boise City, ID

Median annual salary $47,090 -9.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.64
10th percentile $39,530
90th percentile $77,120
Employed locally 610
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,530
    25th
    $42,030
    50th (median)
    $47,090
    75th
    $61,500
    90th
    $77,120

    Boise City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 57% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 43% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $62,140
    Cedar Rapids, IA $59,520
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $59,000
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $58,960
    Coeur d'Alene, ID $56,590
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $54,870

    Related occupations in Boise City, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $96,710
    Industrial Engineers $125,940
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $60,100
    Electrical Engineers $127,430
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $75,640
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $83,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Boise City, ID is $22.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Boise City, ID is 9.3% 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 Boise City?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,530 per year in Boise City, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,030.