Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $55,590 +7% vs national
Median hourly $26.73
10th percentile $39,700
90th percentile $87,480
Employed locally 500
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,700
    25th
    $45,590
    50th (median)
    $55,590
    75th
    $76,290
    90th
    $87,480

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 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
    Yuma, AZ $57,090
    Tucson, AZ $48,900

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $110,100
    Civil Engineers $95,400
    Mechanical Engineers $102,300
    Computer Hardware Engineers $163,220
    Electrical Engineers $109,820
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $136,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Phoenix, AZ is $26.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Phoenix, AZ is 7% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,700 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,590.