Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in College Station, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • College Station-Bryan, TX

Median annual salary $47,080 -9.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.63
10th percentile $34,020
90th percentile $69,580
Employed locally 60
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,020
    25th
    $36,050
    50th (median)
    $47,080
    75th
    $56,320
    90th
    $69,580

    College Station economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,691 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 79% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 21% 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 College Station, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $63,870
    Civil Engineers $79,990
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $59,890
    Engineers, All Other $106,510
    Electrical Engineers $93,940
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $52,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in College Station, TX is $22.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in College Station, TX is 9.4% 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 College Station?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,020 per year in College Station, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,050.