Surveying and Mapping Technicians pay in Washington

In Washington, the median pay for surveying and mapping technicians is $30.15 an hour ($62,720 a year). About 1,030 people work in this job there.

$30.15Median hourly pay
$53,830–$76,070Middle half of workers, yearly
1,030People in this job in Washington

That is 16% higher than the U.S. median ($54,240). Washington ranks 4th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for surveying and mapping technicians in Washington

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$22.19$46,160
25% of workers$25.88$53,830
Half of workers (median)$30.15$62,720
75% of workers$36.57$76,070
90% of workers$42.71$88,830

Surveying and Mapping Technicians pay in Washington metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard$68,27040
Kennewick-Richland$66,13030
Bellingham$64,90040
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue$62,720500
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater$59,17040
Spokane-Spokane Valley$57,27060

Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for surveying and mapping technicians

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +5.8% over ten years, faster than average · about 6,900 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Washington

JobMedian yearly pay
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$93,930
Architectural and Civil Drafters$73,000
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$99,720
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$79,580
Mechanical Drafters$76,820
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians$125,160
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$78,430
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$79,410

Other job titles for this job

Map EditorPhotogrammetric TechnicianStereoplotter OperatorField SurveyorGeodetic ComputatorCompass OperatorField Map TechnicianField Map TechField Survey TechnicianField Survey TechGis Mapping TechnicianInstrument Man

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.