Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $69,940 +34.7% vs national
Median hourly $33.63
10th percentile $49,090
90th percentile $81,500
Employed locally 200
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,090
    25th
    $54,740
    50th (median)
    $69,940
    75th
    $74,020
    90th
    $81,500

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 80% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 20% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $78,520
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $74,570
    District of Columbia $72,230
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $65,480
    Boulder, CO $62,660
    Columbus, OH $62,610

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$97,440
    Mechanical Engineers$104,240
    Electrical Engineers$114,370
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$119,210
    Aerospace Engineers$170,080
    Industrial Engineers$102,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Colorado Springs, CO is $33.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 34.7% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $49,090 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,740.