How much does a surveyor make in Milwaukee?
$81,400a year
Median yearly pay for surveyors in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $39.13 an hour or $6,783 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.13
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 48 of 213
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,990Median: $81,400Highest 10%: $124,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,990 | $28.36 | |
| 25th | $68,850 | $33.10 | |
| Median | $81,400 | $39.13 | |
| 75th | $99,880 | $48.02 | |
| 90th | $124,400 | $59.80 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for surveyors.
| Minneapolis, MN | $91,750 |
| Madison, WI | $90,310 |
| Duluth, MN | $75,360 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer | $129,600 |
| Electronics Engineer | $109,200 |
| Engineer | $106,300 |
| Industrial Engineer | $100,000 |
| Architect | $99,680 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $99,010 |
| Electrical Engineer | $98,950 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $98,730 |
| Materials Engineer | $96,790 |
| Civil Engineer | $96,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surveyor make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $39.13 ($81,400 a year).
Do surveyors make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $81,400 against $75,440 nationally, 8% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $79,650, so Milwaukee pays 2% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for surveyor pay?
48 of 213 metro areas with data.
How much does a surveyor make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $124,400 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.