How much does a surveyor make in Atlanta?
$57,260a year
Median yearly pay for surveyors in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $27.53 an hour or $4,772 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.53
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among cities
- 200 of 213
- Jobs in the area
- 1,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,570Median: $57,260Highest 10%: $102,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,570 | $22.39 | |
| 25th | $49,430 | $23.76 | |
| Median | $57,260 | $27.53 | |
| 75th | $78,400 | $37.69 | |
| 90th | $102,800 | $49.42 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for surveyors.
| Savannah, GA | $66,870 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $59,850 |
| Augusta, GA | $54,240 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Aerospace Engineer | $150,200 |
| Electronics Engineer | $135,400 |
| Engineer | $122,600 |
| Nuclear Engineer | $119,600 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $106,000 |
| Chemical Engineer | $103,500 |
| Architect | $103,300 |
| Industrial Engineer | $102,300 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $102,000 |
| Materials Engineer | $101,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surveyor make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $27.53 ($57,260 a year).
Do surveyors make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $57,260 against $75,440 nationally, 24% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $58,100, so Atlanta pays 1% less.
Where does Atlanta rank for surveyor pay?
200 of 213 metro areas with data.
How much does a surveyor make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $102,800 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.