Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Lafayette, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette, LA

Median annual salary $36,770 -29.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.68
10th percentile $31,660
90th percentile $62,040
Employed locally 60
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,660
    25th
    $36,230
    50th (median)
    $36,770
    75th
    $45,400
    90th
    $62,040

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,910 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 60% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 40% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $78,520
    Maryland nonmetropolitan area $77,640
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $75,300
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $73,570
    Alaska $73,320

    Related occupations in Lafayette, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Engineers, All Other $75,650
    Surveyors $48,970
    Civil Engineers $97,020
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $62,720
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $72,460
    Mechanical Engineers $79,850

    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, LA is $17.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.03 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, LA is 29.2% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,660 per year in Lafayette, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,230.