Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $75,870 +46.1% vs national
Median hourly $36.48
10th percentile $45,300
90th percentile $105,440
Employed locally 70
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,300
    25th
    $59,970
    50th (median)
    $75,870
    75th
    $105,440
    90th
    $105,440

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 81% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 19% 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $75,400
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $74,630

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $110,920
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $68,630
    Mechanical Engineers $102,200
    Engineers, All Other $119,810
    Electrical Engineers $129,070
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $97,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in San Luis Obispo, CA is $36.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 46.1% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $45,300 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,970.