How much does a surveyor make in Anchorage?
$101,800a year
Median yearly pay for surveyors in the Anchorage, AK metro area. That is $48.95 an hour or $8,485 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.95
- Vs. national median
- +35%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 213
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,660Median: $101,800Highest 10%: $143,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,660 | $37.82 | |
| 25th | $86,950 | $41.80 | |
| Median | $101,800 | $48.95 | |
| 75th | $128,300 | $61.69 | |
| 90th | $143,000 | $68.74 |
Other cities in Alaska
Median yearly pay for surveyors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Anchorage
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Petroleum Engineer | $212,200 |
| Industrial Engineer | $171,900 |
| Engineer | $145,500 |
| Mining and Geological Engineer | $141,100 |
| Electrical Engineer | $126,700 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $121,600 |
| Civil Engineer | $112,700 |
| Architect | $108,700 |
| Environmental Engineer | $106,900 |
| Electronics Engineer | $105,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surveyor make an hour in Anchorage?
The median hourly pay in the Anchorage, AK metro area is $48.95 ($101,800 a year).
Do surveyors make more in Anchorage than the national average?
Yes: $101,800 against $75,440 nationally, 35% more.
How does Anchorage compare with the rest of Alaska?
The median in Alaska is $99,550, so Anchorage pays 2% more.
Where does Anchorage rank for surveyor pay?
16 of 213 metro areas with data.
How much does a surveyor make starting out in Anchorage?
The lowest-paid 10% make $78,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $143,000 or more.
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.