Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $75,400 +45.2% vs national
Median hourly $36.25
10th percentile $47,360
90th percentile $115,010
Employed locally 50
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,360
    25th
    $58,560
    50th (median)
    $75,400
    75th
    $96,270
    90th
    $115,010

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 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
    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
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $75,870
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $74,630

    Related occupations in Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $106,430
    Mechanical Engineers $122,760
    Engineers, All Other $127,770
    Industrial Engineers $124,990
    Electrical Engineers $134,620
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $105,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Santa Maria, CA is $36.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Santa Maria, CA is 45.2% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $47,360 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,560.