How much does a surveyor make in Iowa?
$77,090a year
Median yearly pay for surveyors in Iowa. That is $37.06 an hour or $6,424 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.06
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,830Median: $77,090Highest 10%: $129,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,830 | $23.00 | |
| 25th | $68,580 | $32.97 | |
| Median | $77,090 | $37.06 | |
| 75th | $102,200 | $49.14 | |
| 90th | $129,700 | $62.34 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Davenport, IA | $99,030 |
| Des Moines, IA | $78,860 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $76,190 |
| Omaha, NE | $64,360 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surveyors.
| 18. Arizona | $77,490 |
| 19. South Dakota | $77,190 |
| 20. New Jersey | $77,160 |
| 21. Iowa | $77,090 |
| 22. Connecticut | $76,730 |
| 23. Vermont | $76,450 |
| 24. Tennessee | $76,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surveyor make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $37.06 ($77,090 a year).
Do surveyors make more in Iowa than the national average?
Yes: $77,090 against $75,440 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Iowa rank for surveyor pay?
Iowa ranks 21 of 50 states.
Which city in Iowa pays surveyors the most?
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, with a median of $99,030 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.