The median annual wage for surveying and mapping technicians was $42,010 in May 2015.
The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $26,060, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $68,160.
Surveying and mapping technicians typically work regular schedules but may work additional hours during the summer, when weather and light are most suitable for fieldwork. Construction-related work may be limited during times of harsh weather.
Mapping technicians who develop and maintain Geographic Information System (GIS) databases generally work normal business hours.
Surveying and Mapping Technicians
Median annual wages, May 2015
Drafters, engineering technicians, and mapping technicians
$54,140
Surveying and mapping technicians
$42,010
Total, all occupations
$36,200
Note: All Occupations includes all occupations in the U.S. Economy. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics
