Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Michigan

Surveying and mapping technicians in Michigan earn the most in Ann Arbor (average $66,750 a year) and the least in Grand Rapids ($56,770), across the 3 Michigan metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the surveying and mapping technicians average at $57,040 and the median at $50,340 for 690 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $58,000.

Surveying and Mapping Technicians average salary by city in Michigan

Ann Arbor$66,750
Detroit$58,400
Grand Rapids$56,770

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Ann Arbor	$66,750	$63,560	$55,250	$53,198	101
Detroit	$58,400	$49,950	$46,200	$45,606	100
Grand Rapids	$56,770	$52,150	$48,340	$44,864	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 Michigan

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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