Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $48,680 -6.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.40
10th percentile $37,340
90th percentile $79,500
Employed locally 40
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,340
    25th
    $47,990
    50th (median)
    $48,680
    75th
    $59,960
    90th
    $79,500

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 81% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 19% 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
    Anchorage, AK $72,300
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $61,000
    Lincoln, NE $60,790
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $59,510
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $59,220

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $80,560
    Mechanical Engineers $84,450
    Electrical Engineers $103,960
    Civil Engineers $88,530
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $56,350
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $76,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Hickory, NC is $23.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Hickory, NC is 6.3% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,340 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,990.