Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Idaho

Surveying and mapping technicians in Idaho earn the most in Idaho Falls (average $62,550 a year) and the least in Boise ($54,340), across the 3 Idaho metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the surveying and mapping technicians average at $54,930 and the median at $52,630 for 450 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $58,000.

Surveying and Mapping Technicians average salary by city in Idaho

Idaho Falls$62,550
Coeur d'Alene$56,690
Boise$54,340

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Idaho Falls	$62,550	$57,650	$46,440	$50,232	94
Coeur d'Alene	$56,690	$60,280	$45,370	$45,834	98
Boise	$54,340	$48,670	$45,280	$44,070	98

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in other states

Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary by city and state

More about pay in Idaho

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.
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.

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