Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $59,220 +14% vs national
Median hourly $28.47
10th percentile $46,520
90th percentile $82,000
Employed locally 420
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,520
    25th
    $52,530
    50th (median)
    $59,220
    75th
    $71,980
    90th
    $82,000

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 63% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 37% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $75,300
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $74,570
    Anchorage, AK $72,300
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $72,080
    California $71,860
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $70,280

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$126,530
    Civil Engineers$104,360
    Electrical Engineers$114,130
    Mechanical Engineers$103,010
    Engineers, All Other$129,550
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$77,480

    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, OR-WA is $28.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.84 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, OR-WA is 14% 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 $46,520 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,530.