Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $62,610 +20.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.10
10th percentile $46,160
90th percentile $78,580
Employed locally 290
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,160
    25th
    $48,240
    50th (median)
    $62,610
    75th
    $69,900
    90th
    $78,580

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 78% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 22% 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
    Cleveland, OH $61,770
    Akron, OH $60,510
    Ohio $59,400
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $57,330
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $56,250

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $100,730
    Mechanical Engineers $97,860
    Civil Engineers $97,990
    Electrical Engineers $99,900
    Engineers, All Other $103,140
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $97,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Columbus, OH is $30.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Columbus, OH is 20.5% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $46,160 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,240.