How much does a surveying and mapping technician make in Richmond?
$59,480a year
Median yearly pay for surveying and mapping technicians in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $28.60 an hour or $4,957 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.60
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 66 of 222
- Jobs in the area
- 450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,810Median: $59,480Highest 10%: $81,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,810 | $18.66 | |
| 25th | $47,820 | $22.99 | |
| Median | $59,480 | $28.60 | |
| 75th | $77,250 | $37.14 | |
| 90th | $81,800 | $39.33 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for surveying and mapping technicians.
| Washington, DC | $59,960 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $57,760 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $51,690 |
| Roanoke, VA | $47,850 |
Related jobs in Richmond
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Nuclear Engineer | $140,500 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $132,300 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $120,400 |
| Chemical Engineer | $117,200 |
| Electrical Engineer | $116,800 |
| Engineer | $108,000 |
| Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer | $105,700 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $105,500 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $104,100 |
| Industrial Engineer | $103,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surveying and mapping technician make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $28.60 ($59,480 a year).
Do surveying and mapping technicians make more in Richmond than the national average?
Yes: $59,480 against $54,240 nationally, 10% more.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $56,760, so Richmond pays 5% more.
Where does Richmond rank for surveying and mapping technician pay?
66 of 222 metro areas with data.
How much does a surveying and mapping technician make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,800 or more.
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.