Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $59,900 +15.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.80
10th percentile $47,970
90th percentile $80,680
Employed locally 40
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,970
    25th
    $49,260
    50th (median)
    $59,900
    75th
    $74,990
    90th
    $80,680

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 70% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 30% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $63,290
    Bellingham, WA $63,050
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $61,680
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $61,670
    Washington $61,660
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $60,840

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $120,260
    Civil Engineers $121,170
    Electrical Engineers $138,370
    Engineers, All Other $139,080
    Chemical Engineers $139,560
    Environmental Engineers $138,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Kennewick, WA is $28.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Kennewick, WA is 15.3% 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $47,970 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,260.