Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $45,460 -12.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.86
10th percentile $35,510
90th percentile $61,920
Employed locally 70
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,510
    25th
    $38,850
    50th (median)
    $45,460
    75th
    $55,230
    90th
    $61,920

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 67% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 33% 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
    Nevada $75,660
    Vallejo, CA $72,240
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $60,600
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $60,540
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $59,220

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $89,960
    Mechanical Engineers $98,920
    Civil Engineers $85,450
    Electrical Engineers $105,830
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $62,710
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $75,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Roanoke, VA is $21.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Roanoke, VA is 12.5% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,510 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,850.