Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Gainesville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, FL

Median annual salary $46,040 -11.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.14
10th percentile $34,780
90th percentile $61,530
Employed locally 70
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,780
    25th
    $39,260
    50th (median)
    $46,040
    75th
    $58,590
    90th
    $61,530

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,946 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $52,640
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $49,730
    Port St. Lucie, FL $48,760
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $48,520
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $48,380
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $48,250

    Related occupations in Gainesville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $95,960
    Engineers, All Other $73,260
    Industrial Engineers $97,340
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $59,670
    Electrical Engineers $111,170
    Mechanical Engineers $83,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Gainesville, FL is $22.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Gainesville, FL is 11.4% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,780 per year in Gainesville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,260.