Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Modesto, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $63,150 +21.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.36
10th percentile $46,600
90th percentile $99,170
Employed locally 50
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,600
    25th
    $51,660
    50th (median)
    $63,150
    75th
    $77,100
    90th
    $99,170

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 79% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 21% 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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $79,880
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $78,520
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $75,870
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $75,400

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $103,040
    Industrial Engineers $104,170
    Mechanical Engineers $99,090
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $61,410
    Engineers, All Other $108,230
    Electrical Engineers $112,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Modesto, CA is $30.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Modesto, CA is 21.6% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $46,600 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,660.