Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $66,290 +27.6% vs national
Median hourly $31.87
10th percentile $40,750
90th percentile $85,590
Employed locally 40
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,750
    25th
    $49,210
    50th (median)
    $66,290
    75th
    $82,050
    90th
    $85,590

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 89% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 11% 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
    Maryland nonmetropolitan area $77,640
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $74,760
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $74,570
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $73,570
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $70,280
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $63,430

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$64,040
    Civil Engineers$105,440
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$84,950
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$60,360
    Engineers, All Other$141,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Santa Fe, NM is $31.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Santa Fe, NM is 27.6% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $40,750 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,210.