Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Northwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $74,570 +43.6% vs national
Median hourly $35.85
10th percentile $54,830
90th percentile $83,030
Employed locally 70
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,830
    25th
    $65,650
    50th (median)
    $74,570
    75th
    $76,210
    90th
    $83,030

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $85,810
    Civil Engineers $101,440
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $58,640
    Surveyors $74,790
    Landscape Architects $63,320
    Mechanical Engineers $102,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Northwest Colorado is $35.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Northwest Colorado is 43.6% 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 Northwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $54,830 per year in Northwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,650.