How much does a surveyor make in Houston?
$62,960a year
Median yearly pay for surveyors in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $30.27 an hour or $5,247 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.27
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among cities
- 165 of 213
- Jobs in the area
- 1,960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,940Median: $62,960Highest 10%: $111,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,940 | $19.68 | |
| 25th | $49,450 | $23.77 | |
| Median | $62,960 | $30.27 | |
| 75th | $84,410 | $40.58 | |
| 90th | $111,600 | $53.66 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for surveyors.
| Beaumont, TX | $66,340 |
| Dallas, TX | $66,030 |
| 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 Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Petroleum Engineer | $169,900 |
| Marine Engineer and Naval Architect | $144,100 |
| Chemical Engineer | $138,100 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $137,700 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $134,000 |
| Electrical Engineer | $131,100 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $130,300 |
| Engineer | $130,300 |
| Electronics Engineer | $129,600 |
| Environmental Engineer | $127,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surveyor make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $30.27 ($62,960 a year).
Do surveyors make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $62,960 against $75,440 nationally, 17% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $61,150, so Houston pays 3% more.
Where does Houston rank for surveyor pay?
165 of 213 metro areas with data.
How much does a surveyor make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $111,600 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.