Surveying and Mapping Technicians pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,550 a year or less, while the top 10% make $74,870 or more. The middle half of surveying and mapping technicians in Louisville earn between $45,930 and $60,180.
- $41K10th
- $46K25th
- $48KMedian
- $60K75th
- $75K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $54,180 | $4,515 | $26.05 |
| Median | $47,760 | $3,980 | $22.96 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,930 | $3,828 | $22.08 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $60,180 | $5,015 | $28.93 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Surveying and Mapping Technicians pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Surveying and mapping technicians in Louisville earn 5% more than the Kentucky average ($51,390) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($58,000). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $54,240.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $54,180 | $47,760 | $40,550 | $74,870 | 380 |
| Kentucky | $51,390 | $46,050 | $37,070 | $72,020 | 920 |
| United States | $58,000 | $54,240 | $37,520 | $81,630 | 58,010 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary after taxes in Louisville
On the average salary of $54,180, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $42,743 a year, or $3,562 a month and $1,644 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $44,118 | $3,677 |
| Working in KY | $42,743 | $3,562 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for surveying and mapping technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $54,180 buys what about $58,212 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 5.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in other Kentucky cities
Louisville ranks 1st of 3 Kentucky metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Louisville$54,180
- Lexington$52,820
- Bowling Green$48,100
Highest-paying cities for surveying and mapping technicians
Los Angeles, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($90,290).
- Los Angeles, CA$90,290
- San Francisco, CA$90,030
- San Luis Obispo, CA$89,880
- Vallejo, CA$86,610
- San Jose, CA$83,990
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Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Louisville: questions
How much do surveying and mapping technicians make an hour in Louisville?
$26.05 an hour on average, and $22.96 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level surveying and mapping technicians salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,550 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,930, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the surveying and mapping technicians take-home pay in Louisville?
About $42,743 a year ($3,562 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $54,180. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do surveying and mapping technicians earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% less than the U.S. average for this job ($58,000).
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; area Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.2%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.50, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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