Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $95,150 +83.2% vs national
Median hourly $45.74
10th percentile $58,510
90th percentile $147,580
Employed locally 190
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,510
    25th
    $69,170
    50th (median)
    $95,150
    75th
    $121,720
    90th
    $147,580

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 60% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 40% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Surveying and Mapping Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $75,870

    Nearby metros — Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $74,630

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Hardware Engineers $197,090
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $179,050
    Electrical Engineers $186,920
    Mechanical Engineers $147,730
    Industrial Engineers $136,290
    Engineers, All Other $157,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in San Jose, CA is $45.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in San Jose, CA is 83.2% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $58,510 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,170.