Surveying/Mapping Technician

Code: 17-3031.00

Also known as: Aerotriangulation Specialist, Engineering Technician, Geospatial Analyst, Mapping Editor, Mapping Technician, Photogrammetric Compilation Specialist, Photogrammetric Technician, Stereoplotter Operator, Survey Technician, Tax Map Technician

Description: Surveying and Mapping Technicians collect data used in mapping out the earth's surface. They visit sites to take measurements and use geographic data to make maps. Technicians are only required to have a high school diploma or its equivalent. Most will have some post secondary education and study in geographic information systems.

Surveying/Mapping Technician

Typical wages


10% $29,110
25% $35,760
Median $46,200
75% $60,430
90% $77,480
10% $14
25% $17.19
Median $22.21
75% $29.05
90% $37.25

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
58,400
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
58,800
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 6,400