How much does a surveying and mapping technician make in California?
$78,110a year
Median yearly pay for surveying and mapping technicians in California. That is $37.55 an hour or $6,509 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.55
- Vs. national median
- +44%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,000Median: $78,110Highest 10%: $119,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,000 | $23.08 | |
| 25th | $61,090 | $29.37 | |
| Median | $78,110 | $37.55 | |
| 75th | $102,800 | $49.41 | |
| 90th | $119,300 | $57.34 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $101,300 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $92,700 |
| San Francisco, CA | $84,360 |
| Sacramento, CA | $81,120 |
| Visalia, CA | $80,680 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $79,450 |
| Vallejo, CA | $78,790 |
| San Diego, CA | $78,110 |
| San Jose, CA | $76,560 |
| Stockton, CA | $75,990 |
| Riverside, CA | $72,230 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $71,940 |
| Modesto, CA | $64,890 |
| Oxnard, CA | $64,720 |
| Fresno, CA | $61,720 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $61,090 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surveying and mapping technicians.
| 1. California | $78,110 |
| 2. Alaska | $76,970 |
| 3. Minnesota | $73,190 |
| 4. Washington | $62,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surveying and mapping technician make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $37.55 ($78,110 a year).
Do surveying and mapping technicians make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $78,110 against $54,240 nationally, 44% more.
Where does California rank for surveying and mapping technician pay?
California ranks 1 of 50 states.
Which city in California pays surveying and mapping technicians the most?
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA, with a median of $101,300 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.