Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Eastern New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $54,610 +5.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.26
10th percentile $38,960
90th percentile $76,950
Employed locally 110
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,960
    25th
    $41,600
    50th (median)
    $54,610
    75th
    $73,280
    90th
    $76,950

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Petroleum Engineers $128,390
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $73,820
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $54,850
    Engineers, All Other $113,030
    Civil Engineers $101,910
    Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors $82,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveying and Mapping Technicians make per hour in Eastern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Eastern New Mexico is $26.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.94 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern New Mexico above or below average for Surveying and Mapping Technicians salaries?

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Eastern New Mexico is 5.1% 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 Eastern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,960 per year in Eastern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,600.