Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $62,140 +19.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.88
10th percentile $42,030
90th percentile $119,460
Employed locally 390
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,030
    25th
    $48,180
    50th (median)
    $62,140
    75th
    $83,110
    90th
    $119,460

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 72% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 28% 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 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
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $75,870
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $75,400

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$109,250
    Mechanical Engineers$101,800
    Industrial Engineers$103,330
    Engineers, All Other$106,220
    Electrical Engineers$109,360
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$64,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Riverside, CA is $29.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Riverside, CA is 19.6% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $42,030 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,180.