Surveying and Mapping Technicians pay range in Philadelphia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,270 a year or less, while the top 10% make $81,500 or more. The middle half of surveying and mapping technicians in Philadelphia earn between $47,630 and $74,610.
- $44K10th
- $48K25th
- $59KMedian
- $75K75th
- $82K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $61,380 | $5,115 | $29.51 |
| Median | $59,480 | $4,957 | $28.60 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,630 | $3,969 | $22.90 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $74,610 | $6,218 | $35.87 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Surveying and Mapping Technicians pay in Philadelphia vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Surveying and mapping technicians in Philadelphia earn 4% more than the Pennsylvania average ($58,840) and 6% more than the U.S. average ($58,000). At the median the gap is +10% against the U.S. median of $54,240.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $61,380 | $59,480 | $44,270 | $81,500 | 630 |
| Pennsylvania | $58,840 | $58,270 | $39,580 | $79,660 | 1,340 |
| 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 Philadelphia
On the average salary of $61,380, a single filer in Philadelphia takes home about $49,614 a year, or $4,135 a month and $1,908 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NJ | $49,655 | $4,138 |
| Working in PA | $49,614 | $4,135 |
| Working in MD | $48,795 | $4,066 |
| Working in DE | $48,659 | $4,055 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Philadelphia a good place for surveying and mapping technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Philadelphia area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.6), so the average $61,380 buys what about $59,851 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Philadelphia ($54,310). A typical home costs $390,463, or 6.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Philadelphia ranks 1st of 6 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Philadelphia$61,380
- York$61,320
- Allentown$61,080
- Pittsburgh$59,670
- Harrisburg$57,800
- Scranton$55,450
All Surveying and Mapping Technicians salaries in Pennsylvania
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 Philadelphia: questions
How much do surveying and mapping technicians make an hour in Philadelphia?
$29.51 an hour on average, and $28.60 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level surveying and mapping technicians salary in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,270 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,630, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the surveying and mapping technicians take-home pay in Philadelphia?
About $49,614 a year ($4,135 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $61,380. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do surveying and mapping technicians earn more in Philadelphia than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% more 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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (37980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.1%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.58, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.58).
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