Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Dayton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Median annual salary $56,210 +8.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.02
10th percentile $43,240
90th percentile $80,680
Employed locally 130
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,240
    25th
    $46,610
    50th (median)
    $56,210
    75th
    $72,240
    90th
    $80,680

    Dayton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,752 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 81% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 19% 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
    Cleveland, OH $61,770
    Akron, OH $60,510
    Ohio $59,400
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $57,330

    Related occupations in Dayton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Engineers, All Other $139,380
    Industrial Engineers $99,260
    Mechanical Engineers $98,270
    Aerospace Engineers $132,970
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $130,620
    Civil Engineers $98,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Dayton, OH is $27.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Dayton, OH is 8.2% 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 Dayton?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $43,240 per year in Dayton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,610.