Surveying or Mapping Technician Job Description
Surveying Technicians Adjust and operate surveying instruments, such as the theodolite and electronic distance-measuring equipment, and compile notes, make sketches and enter data into computers. Mapping Technicians Calculate mapmaking information from field notes, and draw and verify accuracy of topographical maps.
Surveying or Mapping Technician Salary Statistics as of 2015
Average annual salary for a Surveying or Mapping Technician is $42754 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $61582. The lowest salary reported was $28591. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
Median hourly wage for a Surveying or Mapping Technician is $21.26 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest hourly rate recorded was $30.62. The lowest hourly rate recorded was $14.22. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
Bonuses for a Surveying or Mapping Technician are based on the years of experience using statistics from the U.S. as of 2015. The average bonus recorded was $0 from people with 15+ years of experience. The average bonus recorded was $300 from people with under 1 year of experience.
These are the highest paying states for a Surveying or Mapping Technician. These numbers are based off the median annual salary as of 2015.
Texas – n/a
These are the highest paying cities for a Surveying or Mapping Technician. These numbers are based off the median annual salary as of 2015.
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This chart outlines the average annual salary of a Surveying or Mapping Technician from the past 5 years. In 2015 the average annual salary was $42754 while in 2007 it was just $39649.31

