Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Yuma, AZ

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

Median annual salary $57,090 +9.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.45
10th percentile $36,920
90th percentile $96,100
Employed locally 30
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,920
    25th
    $43,430
    50th (median)
    $57,090
    75th
    $82,170
    90th
    $96,100

    Yuma economic context

    Unemployment rate 12.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,417 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $55,590
    Tucson, AZ $48,900

    Related occupations in Yuma, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $81,330
    Civil Engineers $94,690
    Mechanical Engineers $86,940
    Engineers, All Other $103,960
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $77,660
    Industrial Engineers $91,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Yuma, AZ is $27.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Yuma, AZ is 9.9% 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 Yuma?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,920 per year in Yuma, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,430.