Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $51,770 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.89
10th percentile $37,320
90th percentile $85,860
Employed locally 180
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,320
    25th
    $48,130
    50th (median)
    $51,770
    75th
    $63,970
    90th
    $85,860

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 54% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 46% 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
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $74,760
    Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area $61,380
    Duluth, MN-WI $60,660
    Connecticut $60,150
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $59,020
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $57,330

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $92,210
    Industrial Engineers $101,340
    Mechanical Engineers $100,580
    Electrical Engineers $103,380
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $84,810
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $64,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveying and Mapping Technicians make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Salt Lake City, UT is $24.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.20 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Surveying and Mapping Technicians salaries?

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 0.3% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,320 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,130.