Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in New Orleans, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Median annual salary $67,970 +30.9% vs national
Median hourly $32.68
10th percentile $38,180
90th percentile $124,470
Employed locally 150
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,180
    25th
    $46,820
    50th (median)
    $67,970
    75th
    $105,390
    90th
    $124,470

    New Orleans economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,271 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 109% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 9% above 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $78,520
    Maryland nonmetropolitan area $77,640
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $75,300
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $73,570
    Alaska $73,320

    Related occupations in New Orleans, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Engineers, All Other$112,450
    Civil Engineers$100,130
    Industrial Engineers$139,130
    Mechanical Engineers$119,690
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$76,760
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$70,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in New Orleans, LA is $32.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in New Orleans, LA is 30.9% 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 New Orleans?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,180 per year in New Orleans, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,820.