Careers · Surveying and Mapping Technicians · New Mexico
Surveying and Mapping Technicians in New Mexico
Surveying and mapping technicians collect and process data used to create maps, establish property boundaries, and support construction and mining projects. Working under the direction of surveyors or engineers, they operate surveying instruments, record measurements, and calculate coordinates In New Mexico the median pay is $56,210 a year, 4% above the national median of $54,240.
$56,210median pay in New Mexico, per year
$45,760–$68,480middle half earn
610employed in New Mexico
$54,240U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes
Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience).
Skills that matter most
Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingMathematicsComplex Problem SolvingActive ListeningMonitoringTime ManagementSpeaking
Knowledge areas
GeographyMathematics (knowledge)English LanguageComputers and ElectronicsCustomer and Personal ServiceDesign
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Surveying and Mapping Technicians.
Licenses and training in New Mexico
Surveying and Mapping Technicians pay in other states
California · $78,110Alaska · $76,970Minnesota · $73,190Washington · $62,720Maryland · $61,600North Dakota · $60,870New Jersey · $60,720Montana · $60,330Ohio · $60,330Rhode Island · $60,320
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against surveying and mapping technicians and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against surveying and mapping technicians and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 17-3031.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New Mexico, annual.