Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $52,210 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.10
10th percentile $48,970
90th percentile $81,630
Employed locally 200
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,970
    25th
    $48,970
    50th (median)
    $52,210
    75th
    $61,960
    90th
    $81,630

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 59% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 41% 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
    Maryland nonmetropolitan area $77,640
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $74,760
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $74,570
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $73,570
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $72,130
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $70,280

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$102,340
    Civil Engineers$99,680
    Mechanical Engineers$101,570
    Industrial Engineers$101,820
    Electrical Engineers$114,610
    Engineers, All Other$117,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Portland, ME is $25.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Portland, ME is 0.5% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $48,970 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,970.