Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $48,900 -5.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.51
10th percentile $36,830
90th percentile $75,580
Employed locally 120
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,830
    25th
    $45,700
    50th (median)
    $48,900
    75th
    $57,990
    90th
    $75,580

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 72% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 28% 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
    Yuma, AZ $57,090
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $55,590

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical Engineers $110,510
    Mechanical Engineers $110,730
    Industrial Engineers $112,940
    Engineers, All Other $119,160
    Civil Engineers $75,900
    Aerospace Engineers $111,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Tucson, AZ is $23.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Tucson, AZ is 5.9% below 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,830 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,700.