Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Hilton Head Island, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC

Median annual salary $43,340 -16.6% vs national
Median hourly $20.84
10th percentile $35,300
90th percentile $64,820
Employed locally 100
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,300
    25th
    $38,580
    50th (median)
    $43,340
    75th
    $48,250
    90th
    $64,820

    Hilton Head Island economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 53% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 47% 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $64,080
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $55,920
    Wisconsin $54,760
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $51,920
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $50,740

    Related occupations in Hilton Head Island, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $91,550
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $80,160
    Electrical Engineers $75,020
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $59,840
    Surveyors $57,090
    Mechanical Engineers $104,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveying and Mapping Technicians make per hour in Hilton Head Island?

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Hilton Head Island, SC is $20.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.08 or more per hour.

    Is Hilton Head Island above or below average for Surveying and Mapping Technicians salaries?

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Hilton Head Island, SC is 16.6% 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 Hilton Head Island?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,300 per year in Hilton Head Island, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,580.