How much does a surveyor make in New Mexico?
$74,230a year
Median yearly pay for surveyors in New Mexico. That is $35.69 an hour or $6,186 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.69
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,890Median: $74,230Highest 10%: $101,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,890 | $20.62 | |
| 25th | $53,730 | $25.83 | |
| Median | $74,230 | $35.69 | |
| 75th | $93,480 | $44.94 | |
| 90th | $101,200 | $48.67 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Albuquerque, NM | $79,920 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surveyors.
| 26. Illinois | $75,980 |
| 27. Pennsylvania | $75,950 |
| 28. Kansas | $75,860 |
| 29. New Mexico | $74,230 |
| 30. Idaho | $73,940 |
| 31. Utah | $73,230 |
| 32. Michigan | $72,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surveyor make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $35.69 ($74,230 a year).
Do surveyors make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $74,230 against $75,440 nationally, 2% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for surveyor pay?
New Mexico ranks 29 of 50 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays surveyors the most?
Albuquerque, NM, with a median of $79,920 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.