Surveying and Mapping Technicians pay range in Jacksonville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,800 a year or less, while the top 10% make $81,330 or more. The middle half of surveying and mapping technicians in Jacksonville earn between $41,600 and $59,310.
- $38K10th
- $42K25th
- $50KMedian
- $59K75th
- $81K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $53,240 | $4,437 | $25.60 |
| Median | $50,400 | $4,200 | $24.23 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $41,600 | $3,467 | $20.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $59,310 | $4,942 | $28.51 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Surveying and Mapping Technicians pay in Jacksonville vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Surveying and mapping technicians in Jacksonville earn 4% less than the North Carolina average ($55,410) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($58,000). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $54,240.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | $53,240 | $50,400 | $37,800 | $81,330 | 40 |
| North Carolina | $55,410 | $53,160 | $37,710 | $76,420 | 4,100 |
| United States | $58,000 | $54,240 | $37,520 | $81,630 | 58,010 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary after taxes in Jacksonville
On the average salary of $53,240, a single filer in Jacksonville takes home about $43,343 a year, or $3,612 a month and $1,667 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Jacksonville a good place for surveying and mapping technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Jacksonville area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.1), so the average $53,240 buys what about $57,816 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Jacksonville ($40,230). A typical home costs $293,312, or 5.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in other North Carolina cities
Jacksonville ranks 8th of 12 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Durham pays the most ($65,880).
- Durham$65,880
- Greensboro$56,830
- Fayetteville$56,720
- Hickory$55,560
- Charlotte$55,500
- Wilmington$55,220
- Raleigh$54,660
- Jacksonville$53,240
- Asheville$52,970
- Pinehurst$49,380
All Surveying and Mapping Technicians salaries in North Carolina
Highest-paying cities for surveying and mapping technicians
Los Angeles, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($90,290).
- Los Angeles, CA$90,290
- San Francisco, CA$90,030
- San Luis Obispo, CA$89,880
- Vallejo, CA$86,610
- San Jose, CA$83,990
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Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Jacksonville: questions
How much do surveying and mapping technicians make an hour in Jacksonville?
$25.60 an hour on average, and $24.23 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level surveying and mapping technicians salary in Jacksonville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,800 a year and the 25th percentile is $41,600, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the surveying and mapping technicians take-home pay in Jacksonville?
About $43,343 a year ($3,612 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $53,240.
Do surveying and mapping technicians earn more in Jacksonville than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less than the U.S. average for this job ($58,000).
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; area Jacksonville, NC (27340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.83, this job is 1.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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