How much does a surveyor make in Colorado?
$79,310a year
Median yearly pay for surveyors in Colorado. That is $38.13 an hour or $6,609 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.13
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,220Median: $79,310Highest 10%: $116,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,220 | $24.63 | |
| 25th | $63,700 | $30.63 | |
| Median | $79,310 | $38.13 | |
| 75th | $100,200 | $48.19 | |
| 90th | $116,000 | $55.76 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Denver, CO | $80,970 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $79,530 |
| Boulder, CO | $76,980 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $76,880 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $75,110 |
| Greeley, CO | $71,950 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surveyors.
| 13. Indiana | $80,510 |
| 14. Wisconsin | $79,650 |
| 15. North Dakota | $79,360 |
| 16. Colorado | $79,310 |
| 17. New York | $78,870 |
| 18. Arizona | $77,490 |
| 19. South Dakota | $77,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surveyor make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $38.13 ($79,310 a year).
Do surveyors make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $79,310 against $75,440 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Colorado rank for surveyor pay?
Colorado ranks 16 of 50 states.
Which city in Colorado pays surveyors the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, with a median of $80,970 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.