Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $52,530 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.26
10th percentile $42,680
90th percentile $74,880
Employed locally 140
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,680
    25th
    $47,550
    50th (median)
    $52,530
    75th
    $60,760
    90th
    $74,880

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 69% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 31% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $64,960
    Duluth, MN-WI $60,660
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $60,050
    Madison, WI $59,960
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $59,900
    Winchester, VA-WV $57,070

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $97,960
    Mechanical Engineers $96,620
    Civil Engineers $93,350
    Electrical Engineers $101,000
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $64,780
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $62,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Milwaukee, WI is $25.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Milwaukee, WI is 1.1% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $42,680 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,550.