Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $47,840 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.00
10th percentile $33,950
90th percentile $77,380
Employed locally 70
National median $51,940

Compare Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Killeen, TX stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Surveying and Mapping Technicians
in
Killeen, TX
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,950
    25th
    $36,190
    50th (median)
    $47,840
    75th
    $62,160
    90th
    $77,380

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 71% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 29% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $55,020
    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

    Related occupations in Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $90,420
    Industrial Engineers $92,090
    Mechanical Engineers $106,170
    Electrical Engineers $94,540
    Engineers, All Other $89,860
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $98,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Killeen, TX is $23.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Killeen, TX is 7.9% 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $33,950 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,190.