Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Idaho Falls, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Idaho Falls, ID

Median annual salary $47,150 -9.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.67
10th percentile $37,490
90th percentile $79,970
Employed locally 90
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,490
    25th
    $42,660
    50th (median)
    $47,150
    75th
    $64,160
    90th
    $79,970

    Idaho Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,300 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 61% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 39% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $62,140
    Cedar Rapids, IA $59,520
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $59,000
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $58,960
    Coeur d'Alene, ID $56,590
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $54,870

    Related occupations in Idaho Falls, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $92,460
    Mechanical Engineers $98,850
    Engineers, All Other $135,150
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $48,460
    Electrical Engineers $135,920
    Industrial Engineers $100,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Idaho Falls, ID is $22.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Idaho Falls, ID is 9.2% 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 Idaho Falls?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,490 per year in Idaho Falls, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,660.