Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $46,590 -10.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.40
10th percentile $37,930
90th percentile $69,340
Employed locally 120
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,930
    25th
    $40,520
    50th (median)
    $46,590
    75th
    $56,850
    90th
    $69,340

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 66% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 34% 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
    Rocky Mount, NC $57,120
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $51,750
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $46,260
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $45,970
    West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $45,970
    Kentucky $45,880

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $103,460
    Mechanical Engineers $104,940
    Civil Engineers $103,350
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $54,080
    Electrical Engineers $101,160
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $95,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Lexington, KY is $22.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Lexington, KY is 10.3% 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,930 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,520.