Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Lafayette, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Median annual salary $60,200 +15.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.94
10th percentile $37,820
90th percentile $77,860
Employed locally 30
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,820
    25th
    $48,250
    50th (median)
    $60,200
    75th
    $66,770
    90th
    $77,860

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 101% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 1% above 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
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $74,760
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $70,280
    Colorado Springs, CO $69,940
    Minnesota $66,080
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $64,960
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $63,430

    Related occupations in Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$112,010
    Mechanical Engineers$107,460
    Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$86,810
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$68,310
    Engineers, All Other$82,930
    Electrical Engineers$99,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Lafayette, IN is $28.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Lafayette, IN is 15.9% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,820 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,250.