Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Missouri

Surveying and mapping technicians in Missouri earn the most in St. Louis (average $59,440 a year) and the least in Springfield ($51,340), across the 3 Missouri metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the surveying and mapping technicians average at $55,080 and the median at $51,700 for 720 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $58,000.

Surveying and Mapping Technicians average salary by city in Missouri

St. Louis$59,440
Kansas City$57,210
Springfield$51,340

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
St. Louis	$59,440	$58,130	$47,510	$47,489	95
Kansas City	$57,210	$50,900	$50,900	$45,825	93
Springfield	$51,340	$48,500	$45,100	$41,956	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes St. Louis's local income tax (1%); the 1% earnings tax applies to people who live or work in Kansas City or St. Louis itself, not in the suburbs. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in other states

Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary by city and state

More about pay in Missouri

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-3031.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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