Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $55,020 +5.9% vs national
Median hourly $26.45
10th percentile $36,490
90th percentile $77,050
Employed locally 2,290
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,490
    25th
    $44,160
    50th (median)
    $55,020
    75th
    $63,260
    90th
    $77,050

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 68% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 32% 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
    Waco, TX $60,180
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $49,260
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $49,170
    Amarillo, TX $48,930
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $47,870
    Killeen-Temple, TX $47,840

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $98,690
    Industrial Engineers $116,170
    Mechanical Engineers $126,870
    Petroleum Engineers $159,990
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $60,880
    Electrical Engineers $110,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Houston, TX is $26.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Houston, TX is 5.9% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,490 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,160.