Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Waco, TX

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

Median annual salary $60,180 +15.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.93
10th percentile $34,060
90th percentile $70,270
Employed locally 60
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,060
    25th
    $46,260
    50th (median)
    $60,180
    75th
    $63,990
    90th
    $70,270

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary vs area income 94% Median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary is 6% 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
    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
    Killeen-Temple, TX $47,840

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $101,600
    Civil Engineers $74,370
    Mechanical Engineers $95,830
    Electrical Engineers $105,370
    Aerospace Engineers $131,270
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $59,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Waco, TX is $28.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Waco, TX is 15.9% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,060 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,260.