Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Longview, TX

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

Median annual salary $39,170 -24.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.83
10th percentile $30,410
90th percentile $68,440
Employed locally 80
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,410
    25th
    $34,750
    50th (median)
    $39,170
    75th
    $50,100
    90th
    $68,440

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,210 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
    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 Longview, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $101,050
    Petroleum Engineers $110,310
    Industrial Engineers $92,610
    Civil Engineers $79,290
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $60,320
    Surveyors $72,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Longview, TX is $18.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Longview, TX is 24.6% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $30,410 per year in Longview, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,750.