Surveying and Mapping Technician salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A surveying and mapping technician earns a median of $54,240 a year ($26.08 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $58,000. About 58,010 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $54,240
- Gross pay
- $2,086.15
- Federal income tax
- −$166.49
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$129.34
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$30.25
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,760.07
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $54,240
- Federal
- $4,329
- FICA
- $4,149
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $45,762
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Surveying and Mapping Technicians. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 17-3031). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surveying and mapping technician make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $26.08; the average is $27.89.
What is the salary range for a surveying and mapping technician?
The bottom 10% earn under $37,520 and the top 10% earn over $81,630 a year.
How much is $54,240 after taxes?
About $45,762 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $43,763 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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