Science and Engineering Technicians / Physical Science and Engineering Technicians

Hydrographic Surveying Technician

A hydrographic surveying technician assists in measuring and mapping underwater features, water depths, and shorelines using specialized equipment such as sonar, GPS, and echo sounders. They support hydrographic surveys for navigation, coastal management, and marine construction.

Average monthly gross

6,030 USD

2 validated salaries

Median

6,030 USD

less sensitive to extremes

Typical range

5,630 USD - 6,430 USD

10th to 90th percentile

Data period

2026 - 2026

based on validated records

Canonical

Hydrographic Surveying Technician

ISCO

3111.5

Language

en

Salary insights

Monthly gross salary from approved submissions and AI-generated seeds that were validated.

2 records
Clear

By seniority

Lead / Expert 2 validated salaries
6,030 USD 5,530 USD - 6,530 USD

Yearly trend

6,030 USD
2026

Top countries

Country Avg. Count
United Kingdom 6,530 USD 1
United States 5,530 USD 1

Companies in data

Company Avg. Count
BAE Systems 6,530 USD 1
Microsoft 5,530 USD 1

Top cities

No city-linked salaries yet.

How these figures are calculated

Validated records only

The page uses salaries that have been approved in the admin, including human submissions and AI-generated seeds after validation.

Typical range

The range removes the lowest and highest extremes by showing the 10th to 90th percentile.

Seniority

Seniority is inferred from years of experience: junior, mid-level, senior, then lead or expert.

Interpretation

These figures are market indicators, not guaranteed salaries. Reliability improves as more approved records are added.

Role profile

Seniority

Junior Mid Senior

Alternate titles

Hydrographic Survey Technician Hydrographic Surveyor Assistant Marine Survey Technician Bathymetric Survey Technician

Skills

Hard skills

Sonar Operation GPS Surveying Echo Sounding Data Processing Bathymetric Mapping Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Survey Equipment Calibration Navigation Systems

Soft skills

Attention to Detail Teamwork Problem-Solving Communication Adaptability

Tools

Multibeam Sonar Single-Beam Echo Sounder Side-Scan Sonar GPS Receivers Total Station Hydrographic Survey Software DGPS ROV

Certifications

Hydrographic Survey Certification FIG/IHO/ICA Category A or B OSHA Safety Training First Aid/CPR

Employment context

Industries

Marine Surveying Offshore Oil and Gas Coastal Engineering Environmental Consulting Port and Harbor Management Naval Operations

Company types

Surveying Firms Government Agencies Research Institutions Engineering Consultancies Offshore Contractors

Work modes

On-site

Remote compatibility

Low

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