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How much does a surveyor make in Jackson?

$60,800a year

Median yearly pay for surveyors in the Jackson, MS metro area. That is $29.23 an hour or $5,067 a month.

Hourly
$29.23
Vs. national median
-19%
Rank among cities
178 of 213
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,170Median: $60,800Highest 10%: $98,060
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,170$17.87
25th$47,940$23.05
Median$60,800$29.23
75th$78,110$37.55
90th$98,060$47.14

Other cities in Mississippi

Median yearly pay for surveyors.

Memphis, TN$76,060
Gulfport, MS$61,890
Surveyor salary in Mississippi Surveyor salary in all states

Related jobs in Jackson

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical Engineer$105,400
Civil Engineer$100,200
Industrial Engineer$95,800
Mechanical Engineer$81,300
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician$81,180
Architect$81,000
Environmental Engineer$77,460
Architectural and Civil Drafter$57,790
Industrial Engineering Technologist and Technician$53,500
Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician$48,630
Salaries for every job in Jackson, MS

Frequently asked questions

How much does a surveyor make an hour in Jackson?

The median hourly pay in the Jackson, MS metro area is $29.23 ($60,800 a year).

Do surveyors make more in Jackson than the national average?

No: $60,800 against $75,440 nationally, 19% less.

How does Jackson compare with the rest of Mississippi?

The median in Mississippi is $58,720, so Jackson pays 4% more.

Where does Jackson rank for surveyor pay?

178 of 213 metro areas with data.

How much does a surveyor make starting out in Jackson?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,060 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.