Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $61,120 +17.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.38
10th percentile $46,730
90th percentile $85,240
Employed locally 140
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,730
    25th
    $49,690
    50th (median)
    $61,120
    75th
    $75,830
    90th
    $85,240

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 67% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 33% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $78,520
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $74,570
    District of Columbia $72,230
    Colorado Springs, CO $69,940
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $65,480
    Boulder, CO $62,660

    Related occupations in Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $97,740
    Computer Hardware Engineers $165,020
    Mechanical Engineers $101,020
    Industrial Engineers $110,830
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $118,650
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $72,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Fort Collins, CO is $29.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Fort Collins, CO is 17.7% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $46,730 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,690.