Surveying and Mapping Technicians pay in Virginia
$59,390avg. a year
$28.55 an hour · 2,440 employed
Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Virginia earn an average of $59,390 a year. That is $1,390 (2%) more than the U.S. average of $58,000. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $66,510.
$56,760Median pay
$28.55Average hourly
+13%Avg. pay since 2020
#23Of 50 states
Top-paying Virginia metro areas
Average pay for surveying and mapping technicians by metro area. Swipe to see all 9.
1880 jobs
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
$66,510
$31.98 an hour
2450 jobs
Richmond, VA
$60,310
$28.99 an hour
340 jobs
Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA
$58,640
$28.19 an hour
4500 jobs
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC
$58,590
$28.17 an hour
5
Charlottesville, VA
$57,680
$27.73 an hour
630 jobs
Winchester, VA-WV
$56,950
$27.38 an hour
740 jobs
Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA
$52,280
$25.14 an hour
870 jobs
Roanoke, VA
$52,070
$25.04 an hour
940 jobs
Lynchburg, VA
$51,600
$24.81 an hour
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Surveying and Mapping Technicians pay in Virginia, charted
Pay over time
Virginia, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Virginia surveying and mapping technicians work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Virginia vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $58,000 | $27.89 |
| Virginia | $59,390 | $28.55 |
| Maryland | $64,020 | $30.78 |
| North Carolina | $55,410 | $26.64 |
| Tennessee | $53,700 | $25.82 |
| Kentucky | $51,390 | $24.71 |
| West Virginia | $50,260 | $24.17 |
Related jobs in Virginia
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$67,510
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$86,060
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$97,760
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$69,740
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$72,240
- Mechanical Drafters$71,730
Average pay, Virginia, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do surveying and mapping technicians make in Virginia?
The average is $59,390 a year, and the median is $56,760. That is $1,390 (2%) more than the U.S. average of $58,000.
What is the hourly wage in Virginia?
$28.55 an hour on average; the median is $27.29.
Where in Virginia do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($66,510), followed by Richmond, VA ($60,310). The lowest average among 9 metro areas with data is Lynchburg, VA ($51,600).
How does Virginia rank?
Virginia ranks #23 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 17-3031. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national surveying and mapping technicians page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.