Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $49,530 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.81
10th percentile $38,700
90th percentile $73,610
Employed locally 1,310
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,700
    25th
    $39,570
    50th (median)
    $49,530
    75th
    $62,260
    90th
    $73,610

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 52% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 48% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $78,520
    Anchorage, AK $72,300
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $61,000
    Lincoln, NE $60,790
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $59,510
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $59,220

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $98,030
    Industrial Engineers $101,880
    Electrical Engineers $130,900
    Mechanical Engineers $102,750
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $66,410
    Engineers, All Other $100,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Raleigh, NC is $23.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Raleigh, NC is 4.6% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,700 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,570.