Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $61,670 +18.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.65
10th percentile $44,710
90th percentile $84,040
Employed locally 600
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,710
    25th
    $52,000
    50th (median)
    $61,670
    75th
    $74,620
    90th
    $84,040

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 55% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 45% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $63,290
    Bellingham, WA $63,050
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $61,680
    Washington $61,660
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $60,840
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $60,600

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$107,930
    Electrical Engineers$135,480
    Mechanical Engineers$117,930
    Industrial Engineers$126,310
    Aerospace Engineers$174,130
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$98,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Seattle, WA is $29.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Seattle, WA is 18.7% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $44,710 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,000.