How much does a surveyor make in Louisiana?
$63,140a year
Median yearly pay for surveyors in Louisiana. That is $30.36 an hour or $5,262 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.36
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,810Median: $63,140Highest 10%: $111,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,810 | $18.66 | |
| 25th | $48,660 | $23.39 | |
| Median | $63,140 | $30.36 | |
| 75th | $91,260 | $43.88 | |
| 90th | $111,800 | $53.75 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $79,230 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $69,710 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $64,520 |
| Slidell, LA | $64,200 |
| Houma, LA | $63,800 |
| Monroe, LA | $58,920 |
| Shreveport, LA | $58,360 |
| Lafayette, LA | $49,820 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surveyors.
| 39. New Hampshire | $65,130 |
| 40. Maryland | $64,910 |
| 41. South Carolina | $63,300 |
| 42. Louisiana | $63,140 |
| 43. Rhode Island | $62,670 |
| 44. Missouri | $62,110 |
| 45. West Virginia | $61,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surveyor make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $30.36 ($63,140 a year).
Do surveyors make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $63,140 against $75,440 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for surveyor pay?
Louisiana ranks 42 of 50 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays surveyors the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $79,230 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.