Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $61,560 +18.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.60
10th percentile $48,800
90th percentile $102,200
Employed locally 50
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,800
    25th
    $57,020
    50th (median)
    $61,560
    75th
    $80,450
    90th
    $102,200

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 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
    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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $75,400

    Related occupations in Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $115,970
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $185,200
    Industrial Engineers $117,690
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $76,790
    Mechanical Engineers $112,310
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $101,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Santa Rosa, CA is $29.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 18.5% 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 Rosa?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $48,800 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,020.