Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $81,300 +56.5% vs national
Median hourly $39.09
10th percentile $43,860
90th percentile $103,640
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,860
    25th
    $57,020
    50th (median)
    $81,300
    75th
    $94,000
    90th
    $103,640

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 96% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 4% 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
    Visalia, CA $80,680
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $79,880
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $78,520
    Maryland nonmetropolitan area $77,640
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $75,870

    Nearby metros — Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $75,300
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $56,400
    Jacksonville, FL $46,860
    Jacksonville, NC $45,060
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $43,410

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $59,740
    Industrial Engineers $100,170
    Civil Engineers $99,330
    Mechanical Engineers $98,490
    Engineers, All Other $98,760
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $65,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Reno, NV is $39.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Reno, NV is 56.5% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $43,860 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,020.