How much does a surveyor make in Dallas?
$66,030a year
Median yearly pay for surveyors in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $31.75 an hour or $5,503 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.75
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 142 of 213
- Jobs in the area
- 1,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,520Median: $66,030Highest 10%: $115,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,520 | $22.85 | |
| 25th | $52,430 | $25.21 | |
| Median | $66,030 | $31.75 | |
| 75th | $85,030 | $40.88 | |
| 90th | $115,400 | $55.48 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for surveyors.
| Beaumont, TX | $66,340 |
| Houston, TX | $62,960 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $61,650 |
| Midland, TX | $61,180 |
| San Antonio, TX | $59,140 |
| Longview, TX | $57,670 |
| Austin, TX | $57,580 |
| Tyler, TX | $56,810 |
| El Paso, TX | $51,380 |
| Lubbock, TX | $50,780 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Petroleum Engineer | $168,600 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $162,900 |
| Electronics Engineer | $135,200 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $134,600 |
| Chemical Engineer | $130,500 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $127,500 |
| Environmental Engineer | $126,700 |
| Electrical Engineer | $124,400 |
| Materials Engineer | $117,700 |
| Engineer | $110,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surveyor make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $31.75 ($66,030 a year).
Do surveyors make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $66,030 against $75,440 nationally, 12% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $61,150, so Dallas pays 8% more.
Where does Dallas rank for surveyor pay?
142 of 213 metro areas with data.
How much does a surveyor make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $115,400 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.