Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $61,770 +18.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.70
10th percentile $41,600
90th percentile $78,450
Employed locally 290
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,600
    25th
    $47,490
    50th (median)
    $61,770
    75th
    $70,720
    90th
    $78,450

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 90% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 10% 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
    Toledo, OH $64,060
    Columbus, OH $62,610
    Akron, OH $60,510
    Ohio $59,400
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $57,330
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $56,250

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $98,760
    Mechanical Engineers $93,990
    Civil Engineers $85,030
    Electrical Engineers $99,330
    Engineers, All Other $124,960
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $61,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Cleveland, OH is $29.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Cleveland, OH is 18.9% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $41,600 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,490.