Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $58,700 +13% vs national
Median hourly $28.22
10th percentile $40,180
90th percentile $77,580
Employed locally 50
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,180
    25th
    $47,900
    50th (median)
    $58,700
    75th
    $61,650
    90th
    $77,580

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 105% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 5% 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
    Maryland nonmetropolitan area $77,640
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $74,760
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $74,570
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $73,570
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $70,280
    Santa Fe, NM $66,290

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $107,720
    Engineers, All Other $117,000
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $81,310
    Mechanical Engineers $92,290
    Civil Engineers $79,610
    Electrical Engineers $111,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Las Cruces, NM is $28.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Las Cruces, NM is 13% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $40,180 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,900.