Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in New York

Surveying and mapping technicians in New York earn the most in Albany (average $68,140 a year) and the least in Rochester ($54,110), across the 6 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the surveying and mapping technicians average at $59,670 and the median at $57,360 for 2,540 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $58,000.

Surveying and Mapping Technicians average salary by city in New York

Albany$68,140
New York$62,840
Buffalo$57,360
Syracuse$55,850
Kiryas Joel$54,290
Rochester$54,110

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Albany	$68,140	$64,600	$53,200	$53,624	100
New York	$62,840	$57,530	$48,370	$49,821	113
Buffalo	$57,360	$53,980	$45,270	$45,719	96
Syracuse	$55,850	$47,250	$44,640	$44,589	96
Kiryas Joel	$54,290	$46,980	$46,120	$43,421	109
Rochester	$54,110	$46,610	$43,890	$43,286	97

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. 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 New York

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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