Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Laredo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Laredo, TX

Median annual salary $40,850 -21.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.64
10th percentile $30,460
90th percentile $65,050
Employed locally 50
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,460
    25th
    $31,900
    50th (median)
    $40,850
    75th
    $50,990
    90th
    $65,050

    Laredo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,506 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 65% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 35% 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 Laredo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $72,750
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $75,830
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $47,730
    Surveyors $45,310
    Industrial Engineers $85,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Laredo, TX is $19.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Laredo, TX is 21.4% 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 Laredo?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $30,460 per year in Laredo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,900.