Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Houma, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA

Median annual salary $45,970 -11.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.10
10th percentile $35,360
90th percentile $101,130
Employed locally 40
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,360
    25th
    $35,720
    50th (median)
    $45,970
    75th
    $66,120
    90th
    $101,130

    Houma economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,269 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 72% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 28% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $95,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $78,520
    Maryland nonmetropolitan area $77,640
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $75,300
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $73,570
    Alaska $73,320

    Related occupations in Houma, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Engineers, All Other $92,560
    Civil Engineers $104,430
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $76,070
    Industrial Engineers $126,530
    Surveyors $61,980
    Drafters, All Other $56,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Houma, LA is $22.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Houma, LA is 11.5% 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 Houma?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,360 per year in Houma, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,720.