How much does a surveyor make in New Jersey?
$77,160a year
Median yearly pay for surveyors in New Jersey. That is $37.10 an hour or $6,430 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.10
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,240Median: $77,160Highest 10%: $132,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,240 | $28.00 | |
| 25th | $65,070 | $31.28 | |
| Median | $77,160 | $37.10 | |
| 75th | $100,500 | $48.31 | |
| 90th | $132,900 | $63.91 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $83,610 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $79,040 |
| Allentown, PA | $78,230 |
| Trenton, NJ | $75,870 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $74,670 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surveyors.
| 17. New York | $78,870 |
| 18. Arizona | $77,490 |
| 19. South Dakota | $77,190 |
| 20. New Jersey | $77,160 |
| 21. Iowa | $77,090 |
| 22. Connecticut | $76,730 |
| 23. Vermont | $76,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surveyor make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $37.10 ($77,160 a year).
Do surveyors make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $77,160 against $75,440 nationally, 2% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for surveyor pay?
New Jersey ranks 20 of 50 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays surveyors the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $83,610 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.