Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $45,760 -11.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.00
10th percentile $28,210
90th percentile $64,670
Employed locally 130
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,210
    25th
    $34,330
    50th (median)
    $45,760
    75th
    $58,240
    90th
    $64,670

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 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
    Waco, TX $60,180
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $55,020
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $49,260
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $49,170
    Amarillo, TX $48,930
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $47,870

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $74,990
    Industrial Engineers $84,110
    Electrical Engineers $84,310
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $47,880
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $48,850
    Mechanical Engineers $90,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in El Paso, TX is $22.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in El Paso, TX is 11.9% below 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $28,210 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,330.