Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Huntsville, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Huntsville, AL

Median annual salary $46,220 -11% vs national
Median hourly $22.22
10th percentile $36,360
90th percentile $63,550
Employed locally 210
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,360
    25th
    $38,190
    50th (median)
    $46,220
    75th
    $49,050
    90th
    $63,550

    Huntsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,529 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 55% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 45% 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
    Visalia, CA $80,680
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $73,570
    Alaska $73,320
    Vallejo, CA $72,240
    California $71,860

    Related occupations in Huntsville, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Aerospace Engineers $139,110
    Engineers, All Other $148,430
    Electrical Engineers $129,020
    Mechanical Engineers $102,780
    Industrial Engineers $106,010
    Civil Engineers $102,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Huntsville, AL is $22.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Huntsville, AL is 11% 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 Huntsville?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,360 per year in Huntsville, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,190.