SOC 17-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Surveying and Mapping Technicians — Santa Fe
Santa Fe, NM · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Santa Fe, NM is $66,310 per year, 22.3% above the national median of $54,240.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Santa Fe, NM is $66,310 per year, 22.3% above the national median of $54,240. Half of workers earn between $51,030 and $83,990. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $44,010 and the ninetieth at $96,800.
Employment stands at 40, or 0.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Las Cruces records the highest median at $58,700. Of the 254 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 101st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,010 | −18.9% |
| 25th | $51,030 | −5.9% |
| Median (50th) | $66,310 | +22.3% |
| 75th | $83,990 | +54.8% |
| 90th | $96,800 | +78.5% |
| Mean | $69,460 | +28.1% |
Other metro areas in New Mexico
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Las Cruces | $58,700 | 50 | |
| 2 | Albuquerque | $56,620 | 230 | |
| 3 | Farmington | $52,670 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Santa Fe run 7.8% below the national average, so the median of $66,310 goes as far as $71,920 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 32.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$66,310as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$71,920US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $66,310 a year, 22.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $44,010 to $96,800 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Las Cruces, at $58,700.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Santa Fe, NM?
The median annual wage is $66,310, or $31.88 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 Santa Fe, NM is 22.3% 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 Santa Fe, NM earns more than $96,800 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $44,010 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 Las Cruces, at $58,700 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Santa Fe, NM. 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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