Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $48,390 -6.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.27
10th percentile $28,880
90th percentile $80,280
Employed locally 50
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,880
    25th
    $44,210
    50th (median)
    $48,390
    75th
    $64,620
    90th
    $80,280

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 81% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 19% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $95,150
    Visalia, CA $80,680
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $73,570
    Alaska $73,320
    Vallejo, CA $72,240
    California $71,860

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$105,530
    Civil Engineers$88,290
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$51,530
    Mechanical Engineers$110,030
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$52,610
    Electrical Engineers$130,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Tuscaloosa, AL is $23.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 6.8% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $28,880 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,210.