Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $54,710 +5.3% vs national
Median hourly $26.30
10th percentile $39,310
90th percentile $64,850
Employed locally 30
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,310
    25th
    $51,580
    50th (median)
    $54,710
    75th
    $64,850
    90th
    $64,850

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 80% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 20% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $62,660
    Kansas City, MO-KS $54,830
    Wichita, KS $54,000
    Jacksonville, FL $46,860
    Jacksonville, NC $45,060
    Clarksville, TN-KY $44,420

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $87,980
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $57,430
    Electrical Engineers $109,250
    Industrial Engineers $105,680
    Mechanical Engineers $98,250
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $78,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Topeka, KS is $26.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Topeka, KS is 5.3% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,310 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,580.