Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $51,920 +-0% vs national
Median hourly $24.96
10th percentile $41,280
90th percentile $73,270
Employed locally 100
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,280
    25th
    $48,750
    50th (median)
    $51,920
    75th
    $64,110
    90th
    $73,270

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 65% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 35% 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 Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $75,870
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $64,960
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $60,050
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $58,010
    York-Hanover, PA $56,490
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $55,020

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$92,000
    Mechanical Engineers$96,050
    Industrial Engineers$95,220
    Electrical Engineers$102,460
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$63,800
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$58,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Harrisburg, PA is $24.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Harrisburg, PA is 0% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $41,280 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,750.