Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $54,050 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.99
10th percentile $45,760
90th percentile $78,180
Employed locally 90
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,760
    25th
    $49,320
    50th (median)
    $54,050
    75th
    $65,440
    90th
    $78,180

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 64% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 36% 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
    Visalia, CA $80,680
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $75,400
    District of Columbia $72,230
    California $71,860
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $65,480
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $60,540

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $96,440
    Industrial Engineers $100,440
    Mechanical Engineers $88,500
    Electrical Engineers $110,350
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $90,520
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $64,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Des Moines, IA is $25.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Des Moines, IA is 4.1% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $45,760 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,320.