As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Survey Technician in the US is $59,242, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,139 weekly, or $4,937 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Survey Technician in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Survey Technician in the US vary widely, spanning from $46,375 to $73,188. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($52,507) and 75th percentile ($66,542), while top earners (90th percentile) make $73,188 per year. This $14,035 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Consulting or CAD, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Survey Technician often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 5 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Survey Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Survey Technician Salary $46,375 US September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Survey Technician Salary $52,507 US September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Survey Technician Salary $59,242 US September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Survey Technician Salary $66,542 US September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Survey Technician Salary $73,188 US September 01, 2026
25% $52,507 10% $46,375 90% $73,188 75% $66,542 $59,242 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Survey Technician ?

Surveying or land surveying is the technique, profession, and science of determining the terrestrial or three-dimensional positions of points and the distances and angles between them. A land surveying professional is called a land surveyor. These points are usually on the surface of the Earth, and they are often used to establish maps and boundaries for ownership, locations, such as building corners or the surface location of subsurface features, or other purposes required by government or civil law, such as property sales. Surveyors work with elements of geometry, trigonometry, regression a...

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  1. This Job:

    Survey Technician

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Senior Land Surveying Technician

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Survey Technician in the United States. The base salary for Survey Technician ranges from $52,507 to $66,542 with the average base salary of $59,242. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $60,669 to $81,100 with the average total cash compensation of $71,067.

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Skills associated with Survey Technician: Design, Drawing, AutoCAD, Surveying

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