SOC 17-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Surveying and Mapping Technicians — Columbus
Columbus, OH · 6 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Columbus, OH comes to $60,330 a year, ahead of the national median of $54,240 by 11.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Columbus, OH comes to $60,330 a year, ahead of the national median of $54,240 by 11.2%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $48,210 and $70,540. The lowest tenth earn under $47,560, while the highest tenth earn more than $80,850.
Employment stands at 280, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Toledo leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $63,720. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 332nd of 611 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,560 | −12.3% |
| 25th | $48,210 | −11.1% |
| Median (50th) | $60,330 | +11.2% |
| 75th | $70,540 | +30.1% |
| 90th | $80,850 | +49.1% |
| Mean | $60,920 | +12.3% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Columbus run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $60,330 goes as far as $65,011 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 19.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$60,330as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$65,011US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,330 a year, 11.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,560 to $80,850 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 280 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Toledo, at $63,720.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Columbus, OH?
The median annual wage is $60,330, or $29.01 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $54,240, so pay in Columbus, OH is 11.2% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Columbus, OH earns more than $80,850 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,560 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Toledo, at $63,720 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 280 jobs in this occupation in Columbus, OH. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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