Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $61,680 +18.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.65
10th percentile $46,490
90th percentile $103,370
Employed locally 1,560
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,490
    25th
    $52,130
    50th (median)
    $61,680
    75th
    $78,610
    90th
    $103,370

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 63% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 37% 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $64,080
    Rochester, NY $56,330
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $48,200
    Syracuse, NY $47,860
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $46,480

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$106,130
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$98,870
    Industrial Engineers$107,000
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$74,760
    Mechanical Engineers$111,270
    Electrical Engineers$127,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in New York, NY-NJ is $29.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in New York, NY-NJ is 18.8% 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 York?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $46,490 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,130.