Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $72,130 +38.9% vs national
Median hourly $34.68
10th percentile $48,250
90th percentile $110,030
Employed locally 260
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,250
    25th
    $58,530
    50th (median)
    $72,130
    75th
    $94,840
    90th
    $110,030

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 77% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 23% 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $130,310
    Electrical Engineers $130,730
    Engineers, All Other $99,860
    Mechanical Engineers $116,370
    Environmental Engineers $130,830
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $73,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Sacramento, CA is $34.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Sacramento, CA is 38.9% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $48,250 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,530.