Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $56,330 +8.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.08
10th percentile $37,820
90th percentile $77,850
Employed locally 160
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,820
    25th
    $46,410
    50th (median)
    $56,330
    75th
    $60,490
    90th
    $77,850

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 76% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 24% 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $64,080
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $61,680
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $48,200
    Syracuse, NY $47,860
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $46,480

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $99,360
    Mechanical Engineers $99,510
    Civil Engineers $97,030
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $58,510
    Electrical Engineers $105,260
    Engineers, All Other $101,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Rochester, NY is $27.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Rochester, NY is 8.5% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,820 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,410.