Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Mobile, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mobile, AL

Median annual salary $43,450 -16.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.89
10th percentile $31,540
90th percentile $81,570
Employed locally 110
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,540
    25th
    $35,990
    50th (median)
    $43,450
    75th
    $65,800
    90th
    $81,570

    Mobile economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,119 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 75% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 25% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $95,150
    Visalia, CA $80,680
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $73,570
    Alaska $73,320
    Vallejo, CA $72,240
    California $71,860

    Related occupations in Mobile, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $103,120
    Mechanical Engineers $100,970
    Industrial Engineers $104,220
    Electrical Engineers $98,910
    Aerospace Engineers $93,210
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $54,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Mobile, AL is $20.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Mobile, AL is 16.3% 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 Mobile?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,540 per year in Mobile, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,990.