How much does a surveyor make in Boston?
$94,970a year
Median yearly pay for surveyors in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $45.66 an hour or $7,914 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.66
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among cities
- 26 of 213
- Jobs in the area
- 1,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,880Median: $94,970Highest 10%: $131,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,880 | $27.83 | |
| 25th | $76,130 | $36.60 | |
| Median | $94,970 | $45.66 | |
| 75th | $104,500 | $50.22 | |
| 90th | $131,200 | $63.09 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for surveyors.
| Worcester, MA | $84,270 |
| Providence, RI | $72,470 |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $167,600 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $149,500 |
| Nuclear Engineer | $144,800 |
| Electronics Engineer | $142,900 |
| Engineer | $133,900 |
| Electrical Engineer | $128,600 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $128,600 |
| Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer | $128,600 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $119,300 |
| Architect | $119,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surveyor make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $45.66 ($94,970 a year).
Do surveyors make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $94,970 against $75,440 nationally, 26% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $94,590, so Boston pays 0% more.
Where does Boston rank for surveyor pay?
26 of 213 metro areas with data.
How much does a surveyor make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $57,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $131,200 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.