How much does a surveyor make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $36.27 an hour or $6,287 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.27
- Average (mean)
- $80,570
- Jobs
- 50,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,880 | $22.54 | |
| 25th | $58,170 | $27.97 | |
| Median | $75,440 | $36.27 | |
| 75th | $98,130 | $47.18 | |
| 90th | $125,600 | $60.38 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| California | $105,300 |
| Alaska | $99,550 |
| Oregon | $97,070 |
| Massachusetts | $94,590 |
| Washington | $85,610 |
| Montana | $84,610 |
| Minnesota | $83,620 |
| Maine | $83,200 |
| Delaware | $82,890 |
| Nevada | $82,460 |
| Hawaii | $82,200 |
| Wyoming | $81,250 |
| Indiana | $80,510 |
| Wisconsin | $79,650 |
| North Dakota | $79,360 |
| Colorado | $79,310 |
| New York | $78,870 |
| Arizona | $77,490 |
| South Dakota | $77,190 |
| New Jersey | $77,160 |
| Iowa | $77,090 |
| Connecticut | $76,730 |
| Vermont | $76,450 |
| Tennessee | $76,340 |
| North Carolina | $76,210 |
| Illinois | $75,980 |
| Pennsylvania | $75,950 |
| Kansas | $75,860 |
| New Mexico | $74,230 |
| Idaho | $73,940 |
| Utah | $73,230 |
| Michigan | $72,080 |
| Kentucky | $71,840 |
| Virginia | $71,070 |
| Ohio | $70,620 |
| Nebraska | $68,050 |
| Alabama | $66,840 |
| Florida | $65,480 |
| New Hampshire | $65,130 |
| Maryland | $64,910 |
| South Carolina | $63,300 |
| Louisiana | $63,140 |
| Rhode Island | $62,670 |
| Missouri | $62,110 |
| West Virginia | $61,520 |
| Oklahoma | $61,300 |
| Texas | $61,150 |
| Mississippi | $58,720 |
| Georgia | $58,100 |
| Arkansas | $51,800 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Yuba City, CA | $133,300 |
| Sacramento, CA | $128,600 |
| San Francisco, CA | $125,100 |
| Redding, CA | $124,200 |
| Vallejo, CA | $123,600 |
| Stockton, CA | $120,000 |
| San Jose, CA | $117,200 |
| Kennewick, WA | $111,400 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $107,700 |
| Fresno, CA | $107,200 |
| Bellingham, WA | $106,600 |
| Salem, OR | $102,900 |
| Fargo, ND | $102,300 |
| San Diego, CA | $102,200 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $102,000 |
In other countries
Surveyor belongs to the international group "Cartographers and surveyors".
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a surveyor make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $36.27 ($75,440 a year).
How much does a surveyor make a month?
About $6,287 a month before tax, based on a median of $75,440 a year.
How much does a surveyor make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,880 or less a year ($22.54 an hour); the top 10% make $125,600 or more.
Which state pays surveyors the most?
California, with a median of $105,300 a year, followed by Alaska ($99,550) and Oregon ($97,070).
Which city pays surveyors the most?
Yuba City, CA, with a median of $133,300 a year.
How many surveyors are there in the United States?
About 50,830 people work as surveyors.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.