How much does a surveyor make in California?
$105,300a year
Median yearly pay for surveyors in California. That is $50.64 an hour or $8,778 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.64
- Vs. national median
- +40%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 4,520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,310Median: $105,300Highest 10%: $160,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,310 | $28.51 | |
| 25th | $78,500 | $37.74 | |
| Median | $105,300 | $50.64 | |
| 75th | $134,300 | $64.54 | |
| 90th | $160,400 | $77.13 |
Cities in California
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 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $107,700 |
| Fresno, CA | $107,200 |
| San Diego, CA | $102,200 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $102,000 |
| Salinas, CA | $101,100 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $100,900 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $100,900 |
| Riverside, CA | $100,500 |
| Modesto, CA | $99,270 |
| Oxnard, CA | $98,810 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $88,050 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surveyors.
| 1. California | $105,300 |
| 2. Alaska | $99,550 |
| 3. Oregon | $97,070 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $94,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surveyor make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $50.64 ($105,300 a year).
Do surveyors make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $105,300 against $75,440 nationally, 40% more.
Where does California rank for surveyor pay?
California ranks 1 of 50 states.
Which city in California pays surveyors the most?
Yuba City, CA, with a median of $133,300 a year.
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.