Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Omaha, NE-IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Omaha, NE-IA

Median annual salary $47,170 -9.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.68
10th percentile $40,990
90th percentile $64,240
Employed locally 440
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,990
    25th
    $45,300
    50th (median)
    $47,170
    75th
    $56,290
    90th
    $64,240

    Omaha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,023 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 57% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 43% 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
    Nevada $75,660
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $74,760
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $70,280
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $67,970
    Minnesota $66,080
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $64,960

    Related occupations in Omaha, NE-IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $103,510
    Electrical Engineers $102,550
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $95,010
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $62,530
    Industrial Engineers $103,240
    Mechanical Engineers $90,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Omaha, NE-IA is $22.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Omaha, NE-IA is 9.2% 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 Omaha?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $40,990 per year in Omaha, NE-IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,300.