Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Montana

Surveying and mapping technicians in Montana earn the most in Bozeman (average $64,160 a year) and the least in Billings ($58,760), across the 3 Montana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the surveying and mapping technicians average at $59,690 and the median at $60,330 for 430 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $58,000.

Surveying and Mapping Technicians average salary by city in Montana

Bozeman$64,160
Missoula$58,990
Billings$58,760

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Bozeman	$64,160	$62,830	$49,420	$51,468	103
Missoula	$58,990	$58,080	$46,530	$47,563	96
Billings	$58,760	$57,560	$46,900	$47,389	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 Montana

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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