Average Mapping Technician Salary in Mexico for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Mapping Technician salary for 2024 in Mexico and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Mexican peso. To keep things simple, we are using the MXN currency code instead of the currency symbol $.

How Much Does a Mapping Technician Make in Mexico?

A Mapping Technician working in Mexico will typically earn around 172,400 MXN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 93,780 MXN to the highest average salary of 263,200 MXN.

Average Annual Salary
172,400 MXN
Average Monthly Salary
14,366 MXN

Lowest Annual Salary
93,780 MXN
Lowest Monthly Salary
7,815 MXN

Highest Annual Salary
263,200 MXN
Highest Monthly Salary
21,933 MXN

These are average salaries for a Mapping Technician in Mexico and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Mapping Technician to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Mapping Technician salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Mapping Technician Salaries in Mexico

So we've looked at the average salaries a Mapping Technician will earn in Mexico. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Mapping Technician can earn between 93,780 MXN and 263,200 MXN on average in Mexico. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Mapping Technician in Mexico is 159,400 MXN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 159,400 MXN, and 50% of the population earn more than 159,400 MXN.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Mapping Technician salary in Mexico, 25% of the population are earning less than 115,560 MXN while 75% of the population earn more than 115,560 MXN.

75% of the population earn less than 191,600 MXN, and 25% of the population earn more than 191,600 MXN.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Mapping Technician Salary by Experience Level in Mexico

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average mapping technician salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Mapping Technician in Mexico that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 108,800 MXN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Mapping Technician salary would increase to 137,400 MXN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Mapping Technician, the average salary would be 181,600 MXN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 210,500 MXN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Mapping Technician with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 233,900 MXN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Mapping Technician with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 249,600 MXN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
108,800 MXN
2-5 Years +26%
137,400 MXN
5-10 Years +32%
181,600 MXN
10-15 Years +18%
210,500 MXN
15-20 Years +11%
233,900 MXN
20+ Years +6%
249,600 MXN

Mapping Technician Salary by Education Level in Mexico

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Mapping Technician in Mexico based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. A Mapping Technician in Mexico with a high school education can earn an average salary of 137,400 MXN.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Mapping Technician in Mexico with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 187,300 MXN.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Mapping Technician in Mexico with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 239,300 MXN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
137,400 MXN
Certificate or Diploma +37%
187,300 MXN
Bachelor's Degree +29%
239,300 MXN

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Mexico is around 166,000 to 498,000 MXN and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Mapping Technician Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Mexico, a male mapping technician will earn an average of 180,300 MXN, while a female mapping technician will earn around 164,200 MXN.

This means that a male mapping technician earns approximately 10% more than a female mapping technician for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mexico

Male
180,300 MXN
Female -10%
164,200 MXN

Mapping Technician Average Pay Raise in Mexico

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Mapping Technician in Mexico is around 10% every 18 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Mexico is around 8% every 18 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 10 ÷ 18 ) × 12  = 7%

What this means is that a Mapping Technician in Mexico can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 7% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Mexico for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Mexico.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
4%
Energy
8%
Information Technology
3%
Healthcare
7%
Travel
2%
Construction
6%
Education
1%

Mapping Technician Bonus and Incentive Rates in Mexico

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Mapping Technician is a low bonus based job, with 24% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

76% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 1% to 2%.

Received Bonus
24%
No Bonus
76%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Mexico earn approximately 8% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
415,900 MXN
Private Sector -8%
384,200 MXN

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Mapping Technician

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Mapping Technician in Mexico.

Job Title Category Salary
Architect Architecture 483,400 MXN
Architectural Designer Architecture 475,700 MXN
Architectural Drafter Architecture 189,300 MXN
Architectural Manager Architecture 736,700 MXN
Architectural Technician Architecture 263,200 MXN
Architectural Technologist Architecture 265,000 MXN
Architecture Consultant Architecture 707,600 MXN
Architecture Estimating Manager Architecture 548,500 MXN
Architecture Specifications Writer Architecture 183,600 MXN
Assistant Architectural Manager Architecture 664,500 MXN
CAD Drafter Architecture 196,800 MXN
CAD Manager Architecture 447,700 MXN
Design and Decoration Assistant Architecture 205,700 MXN
Design Manager Architecture 660,500 MXN
Drafter Architecture 191,600 MXN
Drafting Supervisor Architecture 340,400 MXN
Facilities and Project Manager Architecture 629,800 MXN
Facility Planner Architecture 357,700 MXN
Interior Architect Architecture 406,300 MXN
Interior Decorator Architecture 351,900 MXN
Interior Design Assistant Architecture 183,600 MXN
Interior Designer Architecture 403,100 MXN
Kitchen Designer Architecture 243,000 MXN
Landscape Architect Architecture 541,700 MXN
Landscape Artist Architecture 319,600 MXN
Landscaper Architecture 290,800 MXN
Mechanical Drafter Architecture 231,000 MXN
Photogrammetrist Architecture 204,000 MXN

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Mexico, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Acapulco 218,900 MXN
Acuna 172,200 MXN
Aguascalientes 221,500 MXN
Boca del Rio 150,000 MXN
Buenavista 172,200 MXN
Campeche 172,200 MXN
Cancun 207,700 MXN
Celaya 197,600 MXN
Chalco 161,600 MXN
Chetumal 151,800 MXN
Chicoloapan 154,700 MXN
Chihuahua 237,400 MXN
Chilpancingo 159,500 MXN
Chimalhuacan 207,700 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia 168,100 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca 194,600 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen 159,400 MXN
Ciudad Juarez 157,600 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos 208,600 MXN
Ciudad Obregon 187,300 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina 187,500 MXN
Ciudad Valles 152,300 MXN
Ciudad Victoria 183,700 MXN
Coacalco 180,500 MXN
Coatzacoalcos 167,100 MXN
Colima 152,100 MXN
Cordoba 148,300 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli 204,000 MXN
Cuautla 157,600 MXN
Cuernavaca 191,600 MXN
Culiacan 232,900 MXN
Delicias 143,200 MXN
Durango 214,000 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos 225,300 MXN
Ensenada 187,500 MXN
Fresnillo 152,100 MXN
General Escobedo 204,000 MXN
Gomez Palacio 189,300 MXN
Guadalajara 225,300 MXN
Guadalupe 208,600 MXN
Guaymas 138,200 MXN
Hermosillo 218,900 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral 138,200 MXN
Iguala 139,100 MXN
Irapuato 197,600 MXN
Ixtapaluca 183,600 MXN
Jiutepec 159,500 MXN
La Paz 180,500 MXN
Leon 232,400 MXN
Los Mochis 175,900 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz 172,200 MXN
Manzanillo 138,800 MXN
Matamoros 210,500 MXN
Mazatlan 191,600 MXN
Merida 210,500 MXN
Metepec 164,200 MXN
Mexicali 216,800 MXN
Mexico City 221,500 MXN
Minatitlan 136,200 MXN
Monclova 172,200 MXN
Monterrey 228,000 MXN
Morelia 216,800 MXN
Naucalpan 232,400 MXN
Navojoa 137,400 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl 231,000 MXN
Nogales 172,400 MXN
Nuevo Laredo 194,600 MXN
Oaxaca 183,600 MXN
Ojo de Agua 172,400 MXN
Orizaba 148,300 MXN
Pachuca 175,900 MXN
Piedras Negras 159,500 MXN
Playa del Carmen 154,700 MXN
Poza Rica 172,200 MXN
Puebla 228,500 MXN
Puerto Vallarta 174,000 MXN
Queretaro 222,300 MXN
Reynosa 207,800 MXN
Salamanca 161,300 MXN
Saltillo 221,500 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas 169,000 MXN
San Juan del Rio 152,000 MXN
San Luis Potosi 210,500 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado 151,800 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza 205,700 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas 163,800 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia 142,300 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez 172,200 MXN
Tampico 194,600 MXN
Tapachula 169,000 MXN
Tehuacan 187,500 MXN
Tepic 200,000 MXN
Tijuana 228,500 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz 209,700 MXN
Tlaquepaque 200,000 MXN
Toluca 208,600 MXN
Tonala 191,600 MXN
Torreon 222,300 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez 207,800 MXN
Uruapan 189,300 MXN
Veracruz 208,600 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero 189,300 MXN
Villahermosa 196,800 MXN
Xalapa 191,600 MXN
Xico 195,200 MXN
Zacatecas 148,300 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo 148,300 MXN
Zapopan 233,600 MXN

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