Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $38,260 -26.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.40
10th percentile $29,170
90th percentile $61,360
Employed locally 40
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,170
    25th
    $32,000
    50th (median)
    $38,260
    75th
    $50,410
    90th
    $61,360

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 75% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 25% 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
    Waco, TX $60,180
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $55,020
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $49,260
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $49,170
    Amarillo, TX $48,930
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $47,870

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $74,060
    Civil Engineers $71,810
    Mechanical Engineers $107,740
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $73,900
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $62,850
    Electrical Engineers $103,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Brownsville, TX is $18.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Brownsville, TX is 26.3% 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 Brownsville?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $29,170 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,000.