Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 17 metro areas • California
Surveying and Mapping Technicians in California earn a median salary of $69,681 per year on average across 17 metro and nonmetro areas, +34.2% vs the national median of $51,940. An estimated 3,250 surveying and mapping technicians are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $52,020 to $95,150 depending on location.
$69,681
Avg median salary in California
$95,150
Highest paying metro
$52,020
Lowest paying metro
3,250
Employed in California
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Surveying and Mapping Technicians salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $95,150 | $69,170 | $121,720 | 190 |
| Visalia, CA | $80,680 | $61,090 | $99,760 | 40 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $79,880 | $63,430 | $104,070 | 810 |
| San Francisco, CA | $78,520 | $63,240 | $101,100 | 480 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $75,870 | $59,970 | $105,440 | 70 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $75,400 | $58,560 | $96,270 | 50 |
| Stockton, CA | $74,630 | $58,250 | $79,670 | 40 |
| Vallejo, CA | $72,240 | $58,240 | $102,760 | 40 |
| Sacramento, CA | $72,130 | $58,530 | $94,840 | 260 |
| Modesto, CA | $63,150 | $51,660 | $77,100 | 50 |
| San Diego, CA | $62,880 | $47,220 | $81,210 | 490 |
| Oxnard, CA | $62,660 | $53,750 | $82,450 | 60 |
| Riverside, CA | $62,140 | $48,180 | $83,110 | 390 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $61,560 | $57,020 | $80,450 | 50 |
| Fresno, CA | $59,990 | $46,060 | $84,850 | 100 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $55,680 | $40,490 | $68,740 | 70 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California | $52,020 | $52,020 | $61,090 | 60 |