Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Midland, TX

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

Median annual salary $46,710 -10.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.46
10th percentile $25,780
90th percentile $78,920
Employed locally 240
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,780
    25th
    $37,230
    50th (median)
    $46,710
    75th
    $63,400
    90th
    $78,920

    Midland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,442 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 50% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 50% 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 Midland, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Petroleum Engineers $165,880
    Industrial Engineers $137,110
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $68,780
    Civil Engineers $98,500
    Mechanical Engineers $122,270
    Surveyors $58,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Midland, TX is $22.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Midland, TX is 10.1% 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 Midland?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $25,780 per year in Midland, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,230.