Surveying and Mapping Technicians pay range in Florence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,590 a year or less, while the top 10% make $54,620 or more. The middle half of surveying and mapping technicians in Florence earn between $37,590 and $41,430.
- $38K10th
- $38K25th
- $41KMedian
- $41K75th
- $55K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $42,260 | $3,522 | $20.32 |
| Median | $41,430 | $3,452 | $19.92 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,590 | $3,132 | $18.07 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $41,430 | $3,452 | $19.92 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Surveying and Mapping Technicians pay in Florence vs. South Carolina and the U.S.
Surveying and mapping technicians in Florence earn 11% less than the South Carolina average ($47,720) and 27% less than the U.S. average ($58,000). At the median the gap is -24% against the U.S. median of $54,240.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence | $42,260 | $41,430 | $37,590 | $54,620 | n/a |
| South Carolina | $47,720 | $43,740 | $36,500 | $64,660 | 1,420 |
| 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 Florence
On the average salary of $42,260, a single filer in Florence takes home about $35,581 a year, or $2,965 a month and $1,369 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Florence a good place for surveying and mapping technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Florence area are 13% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 86.8), so the average $42,260 buys what about $48,701 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Florence ($43,520). A typical home costs $193,792, or 4.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in other South Carolina cities
Florence ranks 7th of 7 South Carolina metro areas for this job; Charleston pays the most ($52,720).
- Charleston$52,720
- Columbia$50,240
- Greenville$48,080
- Hilton Head Island$47,710
- Spartanburg$45,460
- Myrtle Beach$44,530
- Florence$42,260
All Surveying and Mapping Technicians salaries in South 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 Florence: questions
How much do surveying and mapping technicians make an hour in Florence?
$20.32 an hour on average, and $19.92 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level surveying and mapping technicians salary in Florence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,590 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,590, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the surveying and mapping technicians take-home pay in Florence?
About $35,581 a year ($2,965 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $42,260.
Do surveying and mapping technicians earn more in Florence than elsewhere?
The average here is 27% 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 Florence, SC (22500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 8.8%.
- 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).
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