How much does a surveyor make in Madison?
$90,310a year
Median yearly pay for surveyors in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $43.42 an hour or $7,526 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.42
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 213
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,330Median: $90,310Highest 10%: $106,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,330 | $30.93 | |
| 25th | $69,220 | $33.28 | |
| Median | $90,310 | $43.42 | |
| 75th | $96,070 | $46.19 | |
| 90th | $106,100 | $51.01 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for surveyors.
| Minneapolis, MN | $91,750 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $81,400 |
| Duluth, MN | $75,360 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Engineer | $110,400 |
| Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer | $103,200 |
| Electrical Engineer | $102,400 |
| Industrial Engineer | $100,400 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $99,680 |
| Architect | $99,210 |
| Civil Engineer | $99,010 |
| Chemical Engineer | $97,190 |
| Environmental Engineer | $90,560 |
| Cartographer and Photogrammetrist | $90,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surveyor make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $43.42 ($90,310 a year).
Do surveyors make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $90,310 against $75,440 nationally, 20% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $79,650, so Madison pays 13% more.
Where does Madison rank for surveyor pay?
30 of 213 metro areas with data.
How much does a surveyor make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $106,100 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.