Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Tyler, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tyler, TX

Median annual salary $39,050 -24.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.77
10th percentile $28,530
90th percentile $60,950
Employed locally 110
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,530
    25th
    $36,120
    50th (median)
    $39,050
    75th
    $55,430
    90th
    $60,950

    Tyler economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,923 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 54% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 46% 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
    Waco, TX $60,180
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $55,020
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $49,260
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $49,170
    Amarillo, TX $48,930
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $47,870

    Related occupations in Tyler, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $82,680
    Mechanical Engineers $113,710
    Surveyors $48,370
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $60,200
    Electrical Engineers $91,880
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $55,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Tyler, TX is $18.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Tyler, TX is 24.8% 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 Tyler?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $28,530 per year in Tyler, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,120.