Mapping Technician SaaS Salary (2026)

Mapping Technician Salary Overview

$30,441

Bottom 25% Average

Early-stage startups

$35,000

Middle 50% Average

Growth companies

$42,058

Top 25% Average

Late-stage/public companies

Mapping Technicians at SaaS companies operate, calibrate, and maintain geospatial data collection equipment including GPS units, LiDAR sensors, cameras, and drones. They support Mapping Surveyors in the field, Mapping Specialists with data preprocessing, and coordinate with Operations Managers on equipment readiness and maintenance schedules.

Mapping Technician compensation reflects the technical skills needed to reliably operate sophisticated geospatial equipment in demanding field environments. Career paths advance to Mapping Specialist or Operations Specialist. View all SaaS salary benchmarks.

Detailed Mapping Technician Compensation Breakdown

Percentile Band	Average Base Salary	# of salaries
Top 25%	$42,058	64 salaries
Middle 50%	$35,000	64 salaries
Bottom 25%	$30,441	32 salaries

What Drives Higher Mapping Technician Pay?

FAA Part 107 drone pilot certification
LiDAR system operation and calibration experience
Proficiency with GIS preprocessing tools and field data pipelines
Experience in challenging field environments (construction, mining, infrastructure)

Mapping Technician Compensation Structure

Base salary is the primary component (85–95% of total comp)
Field allowances and per diem standard for mobile survey operations
Certification bonuses offered at some geospatial technology companies
Overtime pay for extended field deployments and project deadlines

Frequently Asked Questions

The median SaaS Mapping Technician base salary is $37,939, with a typical range of $31,157–$39,160. The average base is $36,912 across 160 verified salaries.

Mapping Specialists typically earn more than Mapping Technicians because they take on data analysis, QA, and client-facing deliverable responsibilities. Mapping Technicians can grow into Specialist roles by developing GIS software skills alongside their hardware expertise.

Mapping Technicians commonly advance to Mapping Specialist, Operations Specialist, or Mapping Surveyor with additional training and certifications.

Yes, field per diem and travel allowances are standard for Mapping Technicians in mobile or regional operations. With a median base of $37,939, field compensation and overtime meaningfully increase total annual earnings for this role.

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