Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $60,260 +16% vs national
Median hourly $28.97
10th percentile $42,560
90th percentile $91,970
Employed locally 80
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,560
    25th
    $48,200
    50th (median)
    $60,260
    75th
    $77,810
    90th
    $91,970

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 79% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 21% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $75,300
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $74,570
    Anchorage, AK $72,300
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $72,080
    California $71,860
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $70,280

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $112,430
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $75,710
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $86,200
    Engineers, All Other $124,220
    Mechanical Engineers $95,260
    Electrical Engineers $99,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Salem, OR is $28.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Salem, OR is 16% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $42,560 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,200.