Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Trenton, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Trenton-Princeton, NJ

Median annual salary $57,810 +11.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.79
10th percentile $38,890
90th percentile $81,200
Employed locally 90
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,890
    25th
    $41,940
    50th (median)
    $57,810
    75th
    $75,360
    90th
    $81,200

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $61,680
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $60,050
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $58,010

    Related occupations in Trenton, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $100,710
    Industrial Engineers $103,740
    Engineers, All Other $106,100
    Environmental Engineers $86,120
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $99,020
    Electrical Engineers $107,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Trenton, NJ is $27.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Trenton, NJ is 11.3% 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 Trenton?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,890 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,940.