Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Visalia, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Visalia, CA

Median annual salary $80,680 +55.3% vs national
Median hourly $38.79
10th percentile $53,850
90th percentile $117,420
Employed locally 40
National median $51,940

Compare Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Visalia, CA stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Surveying and Mapping Technicians
in
Visalia, CA
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,850
    25th
    $61,090
    50th (median)
    $80,680
    75th
    $99,760
    90th
    $117,420

    Visalia economic context

    Unemployment rate 10.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 116% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 16% above 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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $79,880
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $78,520
    Maryland nonmetropolitan area $77,640
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $75,870

    Nearby metros — Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $95,150
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $79,880
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $78,520
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $75,870
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $75,400
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $74,630

    Related occupations in Visalia, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $101,610
    Electrical Engineers $118,430
    Mechanical Engineers $96,070
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $66,630
    Industrial Engineers $99,400
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $75,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Visalia, CA is $38.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Visalia, CA is 55.3% 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 Visalia?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $53,850 per year in Visalia, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,090.