How much does a surveyor make in New York?
$78,870a year
Median yearly pay for surveyors in New York. That is $37.92 an hour or $6,573 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.92
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,390Median: $78,870Highest 10%: $126,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,390 | $25.67 | |
| 25th | $63,600 | $30.58 | |
| Median | $78,870 | $37.92 | |
| 75th | $103,500 | $49.78 | |
| 90th | $126,300 | $60.74 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $83,610 |
| Buffalo, NY | $75,210 |
| Syracuse, NY | $74,440 |
| Albany, NY | $72,360 |
| Rochester, NY | $69,490 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $68,890 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surveyors.
| 14. Wisconsin | $79,650 |
| 15. North Dakota | $79,360 |
| 16. Colorado | $79,310 |
| 17. New York | $78,870 |
| 18. Arizona | $77,490 |
| 19. South Dakota | $77,190 |
| 20. New Jersey | $77,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surveyor make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $37.92 ($78,870 a year).
Do surveyors make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $78,870 against $75,440 nationally, 5% more.
Where does New York rank for surveyor pay?
New York ranks 17 of 50 states.
Which city in New York 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.