How much does a surveying and mapping technician make in Washington?
$59,960a year
Median yearly pay for surveying and mapping technicians in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $28.83 an hour or $4,997 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.83
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 56 of 222
- Jobs in the area
- 880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,590Median: $59,960Highest 10%: $98,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,590 | $21.44 | |
| 25th | $47,990 | $23.07 | |
| Median | $59,960 | $28.83 | |
| 75th | $80,660 | $38.78 | |
| 90th | $98,960 | $47.58 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for surveying and mapping technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Nuclear Engineer | $180,400 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $166,400 |
| Marine Engineer and Naval Architect | $159,700 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $159,500 |
| Engineer | $151,300 |
| Materials Engineer | $140,600 |
| Electronics Engineer | $140,000 |
| Chemical Engineer | $132,800 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $127,000 |
| Electrical Engineer | $126,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surveying and mapping technician make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $28.83 ($59,960 a year).
Do surveying and mapping technicians make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $59,960 against $54,240 nationally, 11% more.
Where does Washington rank for surveying and mapping technician pay?
56 of 222 metro areas with data.
How much does a surveying and mapping technician make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,960 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.