Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $62,660 +20.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.13
10th percentile $44,040
90th percentile $89,510
Employed locally 120
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,040
    25th
    $46,680
    50th (median)
    $62,660
    75th
    $73,860
    90th
    $89,510

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $78,520
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $74,570
    District of Columbia $72,230
    Colorado Springs, CO $69,940
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $65,480
    Columbus, OH $62,610

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Aerospace Engineers $143,210
    Mechanical Engineers $110,650
    Industrial Engineers $110,710
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $138,600
    Electrical Engineers $127,670
    Civil Engineers $102,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Boulder, CO is $30.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Boulder, CO is 20.6% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $44,040 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,680.