Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Bozeman, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bozeman, MT

Median annual salary $49,050 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.58
10th percentile $46,060
90th percentile $65,270
Employed locally 50
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,060
    25th
    $47,830
    50th (median)
    $49,050
    75th
    $61,490
    90th
    $65,270

    Bozeman economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,454 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 56% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 44% 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
    Billings, MT $50,310
    Missoula, MT $49,310

    Related occupations in Bozeman, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $82,460
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $82,670
    Mechanical Engineers $88,960
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $67,380
    Drafters, All Other $63,200
    Engineers, All Other $88,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Bozeman, MT is $23.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Bozeman, MT is 5.6% 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 Bozeman?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $46,060 per year in Bozeman, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,830.