How much does a surveyor make in Kentucky?
$71,840a year
Median yearly pay for surveyors in Kentucky. That is $34.54 an hour or $5,987 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.54
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,000Median: $71,840Highest 10%: $101,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,000 | $18.75 | |
| 25th | $49,300 | $23.70 | |
| Median | $71,840 | $34.54 | |
| 75th | $78,690 | $37.83 | |
| 90th | $101,300 | $48.72 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lexington, KY | $78,690 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $78,170 |
| Clarksville, TN | $74,410 |
| Louisville, KY | $71,550 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $65,960 |
| Huntington, WV | $64,010 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surveyors.
| 30. Idaho | $73,940 |
| 31. Utah | $73,230 |
| 32. Michigan | $72,080 |
| 33. Kentucky | $71,840 |
| 34. Virginia | $71,070 |
| 35. Ohio | $70,620 |
| 36. Nebraska | $68,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surveyor make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $34.54 ($71,840 a year).
Do surveyors make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $71,840 against $75,440 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for surveyor pay?
Kentucky ranks 33 of 50 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays surveyors the most?
Lexington-Fayette, KY, with a median of $78,690 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.