Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $79,880 +53.8% vs national
Median hourly $38.41
10th percentile $47,260
90th percentile $115,920
Employed locally 810
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,260
    25th
    $63,430
    50th (median)
    $79,880
    75th
    $104,070
    90th
    $115,920

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 85% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 15% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $78,520
    Maryland nonmetropolitan area $77,640
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $75,870

    Nearby metros — Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $95,150
    Visalia, CA $80,680
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $78,520
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $75,870
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $75,400
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $74,630

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $105,290
    Industrial Engineers $108,300
    Mechanical Engineers $114,290
    Engineers, All Other $122,000
    Electrical Engineers $134,900
    Aerospace Engineers $143,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Los Angeles, CA is $38.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Los Angeles, CA is 53.8% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $47,260 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,430.