How Much Does a Survey Technician Make in the United States ? (2026 Salary Guide)

Survey Technician Salary in the United States

As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Survey Technician in the US is $59,224, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,139 weekly, or $4,935 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Survey Technician in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Survey Technician in the US vary widely, spanning from $46,362 to $73,168. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($52,492) and 75th percentile ($66,523), while top earners (90th percentile) make $73,168 per year. This $14,031 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.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Survey Technician Salary $46,362 US April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Survey Technician Salary $52,492 US April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Survey Technician Salary $59,224 US April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Survey Technician Salary $66,523 US April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Survey Technician Salary $73,168 US April 01, 2026
25% $52,492 10% $46,362 90% $73,168 75% $66,523 $59,224 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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    Survey Technician

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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