Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Odessa, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Odessa, TX

Median annual salary $46,600 -10.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.41
10th percentile $34,950
90th percentile $90,220
Employed locally 30
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,950
    25th
    $37,700
    50th (median)
    $46,600
    75th
    $65,470
    90th
    $90,220

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 66% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 34% 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
    Waco, TX $60,180
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $55,020
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $49,260
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $49,170
    Amarillo, TX $48,930
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $47,870

    Related occupations in Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Petroleum Engineers $134,280
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $79,800
    Civil Engineers $80,210
    Mechanical Engineers $102,870
    Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors $124,980
    Surveyors $50,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Odessa, TX is $22.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Odessa, TX is 10.3% 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,950 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,700.