How much does a surveyor make in Michigan?
$72,080a year
Median yearly pay for surveyors in Michigan. That is $34.65 an hour or $6,007 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.65
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,240Median: $72,080Highest 10%: $99,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,240 | $24.63 | |
| 25th | $61,130 | $29.39 | |
| Median | $72,080 | $34.65 | |
| 75th | $78,740 | $37.86 | |
| 90th | $99,940 | $48.05 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| South Bend, IN | $82,170 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $76,130 |
| Lansing, MI | $74,200 |
| Detroit, MI | $72,420 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surveyors.
| 29. New Mexico | $74,230 |
| 30. Idaho | $73,940 |
| 31. Utah | $73,230 |
| 32. Michigan | $72,080 |
| 33. Kentucky | $71,840 |
| 34. Virginia | $71,070 |
| 35. Ohio | $70,620 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surveyor make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $34.65 ($72,080 a year).
Do surveyors make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $72,080 against $75,440 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Michigan rank for surveyor pay?
Michigan ranks 32 of 50 states.
Which city in Michigan pays surveyors the most?
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI, with a median of $82,170 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.