Surveying and Mapping Technicians
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Surveying and Mapping Technicians *
U S |
$18.41 | $23.36 | $29.78 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$23.30 | $29.06 | $36.84 |
Central Minnesota |
$23.66 | $30.11 | $36.48 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$22.46 | $29.06 | $35.10 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$23.15 | $23.95 | $35.96 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$23.01 | $23.47 | $29.16 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$21.28 | $23.67 | $29.14 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$23.60 | $30.09 | $37.92 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 740 workers employed in this very small career.
Where do Surveying and Mapping Technicians most often work?
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
- Utilities
- Administrative and Support Services
Current Demand
No data available.
Future Demand
This career is seeing low growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 1,034 new Surveying and Mapping Technicians to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 54,800 | 56,900 | 2,000 | 3.7% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 834 | 846 | 12 | 1.4% |
| Central Minnesota | 78 | 76 | -2 | -2.6% |
| Northeast Minnesota | 58 | 58 | 0 | 0% |
| Northwest Minnesota | 145 | 142 | -3 | -2.1% |
| Southeast Minnesota | 36 | 38 | 2 | 5.6% |
| Southwest Minnesota | 103 | 108 | 5 | 4.9% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 418 | 419 | 1 | 0.2% |
Source: You can learn about our data sources in the About Us section.