Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Missoula, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Missoula, MT

Median annual salary $49,310 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.71
10th percentile $44,620
90th percentile $75,200
Employed locally 90
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,620
    25th
    $45,930
    50th (median)
    $49,310
    75th
    $64,900
    90th
    $75,200

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 70% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 30% 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
    Billings, MT $50,310
    Bozeman, MT $49,050

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $80,150
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $76,970
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $64,830
    Surveyors $78,930
    Electrical Engineers $97,360
    Mechanical Engineers $83,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Missoula, MT is $23.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Missoula, MT is 5.1% 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 Missoula?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $44,620 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,930.