Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Southwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $59,020 +13.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.37
10th percentile $41,940
90th percentile $87,010
Employed locally 70
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,940
    25th
    $50,650
    50th (median)
    $59,020
    75th
    $71,620
    90th
    $87,010

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $96,460
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $73,520
    Surveyors $62,630
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $42,170
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $68,380
    Cartographers and Photogrammetrists $80,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Southwest Colorado is $28.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Southwest Colorado is 13.6% 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 Southwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $41,940 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,650.