Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Lubbock, TX

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

Median annual salary $47,630 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.90
10th percentile $33,320
90th percentile $73,650
Employed locally 90
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,320
    25th
    $35,470
    50th (median)
    $47,630
    75th
    $60,930
    90th
    $73,650

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 76% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 24% 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 Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$77,940
    Petroleum Engineers$143,120
    Industrial Engineers$96,250
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$55,450
    Electrical Engineers$100,540
    Mechanical Engineers$87,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Lubbock, TX is $22.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Lubbock, TX is 8.3% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $33,320 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,470.