Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Grand Rapids, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI

Median annual salary $48,760 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.44
10th percentile $38,880
90th percentile $75,650
Employed locally 150
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,880
    25th
    $48,400
    50th (median)
    $48,760
    75th
    $62,690
    90th
    $75,650

    Grand Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,296 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 61% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 39% 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
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $74,760
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $70,280
    Minnesota $66,080
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $64,960
    Ann Arbor, MI $63,560
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $63,430

    Related occupations in Grand Rapids, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $96,240
    Mechanical Engineers $92,420
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $61,020
    Electrical Engineers $99,990
    Civil Engineers $85,080
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $66,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Grand Rapids, MI is $23.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Grand Rapids, MI is 6.1% 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 Rapids?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,880 per year in Grand Rapids, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,400.