Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Kentucky

Surveying and mapping technicians in Kentucky earn the most in Louisville (average $54,180 a year) and the least in Bowling Green ($48,100), across the 3 Kentucky metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the surveying and mapping technicians average at $51,390 and the median at $46,050 for 920 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $58,000.

Surveying and Mapping Technicians average salary by city in Kentucky

Louisville$54,180
Lexington$52,820
Bowling Green$48,100

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Louisville	$54,180	$47,760	$45,930	$42,743	93
Lexington	$52,820	$45,560	$44,840	$41,437	93
Bowling Green	$48,100	$42,880	$42,880	$38,300	90

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%). 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 Kentucky

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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