Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $49,630 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.86
10th percentile $37,800
90th percentile $77,490
Employed locally 60
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,800
    25th
    $39,930
    50th (median)
    $49,630
    75th
    $61,990
    90th
    $77,490

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 55% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 45% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $95,150
    Nevada $75,660
    Vallejo, CA $72,240
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $60,600
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $60,540
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $59,220

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $79,540
    Mechanical Engineers $97,520
    Electrical Engineers $108,850
    Civil Engineers $95,410
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $67,960
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $104,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Charlottesville, VA is $23.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Charlottesville, VA is 4.4% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,800 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,930.