Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Grand Junction, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Junction, CO

Median annual salary $44,150 -15% vs national
Median hourly $21.23
10th percentile $36,690
90th percentile $82,400
Employed locally 80
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,690
    25th
    $37,510
    50th (median)
    $44,150
    75th
    $63,540
    90th
    $82,400

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 62% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 38% 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 Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$92,450
    Mechanical Engineers$88,290
    Surveyors$70,480
    Industrial Engineers$94,550
    Petroleum Engineers$161,940
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$66,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Grand Junction, CO is $21.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Grand Junction, CO is 15% 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 Grand Junction?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,690 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,510.