How much does a surveyor make in North Carolina?
$76,210a year
Median yearly pay for surveyors in North Carolina. That is $36.64 an hour or $6,351 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.64
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,750Median: $76,210Highest 10%: $128,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,750 | $22.48 | |
| 25th | $57,730 | $27.75 | |
| Median | $76,210 | $36.64 | |
| 75th | $100,900 | $48.50 | |
| 90th | $128,200 | $61.63 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Raleigh, NC | $93,660 |
| Durham, NC | $83,420 |
| Greensboro, NC | $76,930 |
| Charlotte, NC | $76,710 |
| Asheville, NC | $74,030 |
| Wilmington, NC | $72,160 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $72,100 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $71,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surveyors.
| 22. Connecticut | $76,730 |
| 23. Vermont | $76,450 |
| 24. Tennessee | $76,340 |
| 25. North Carolina | $76,210 |
| 26. Illinois | $75,980 |
| 27. Pennsylvania | $75,950 |
| 28. Kansas | $75,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surveyor make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $36.64 ($76,210 a year).
Do surveyors make more in North Carolina than the national average?
Yes: $76,210 against $75,440 nationally, 1% more.
Where does North Carolina rank for surveyor pay?
North Carolina ranks 25 of 50 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays surveyors the most?
Raleigh-Cary, NC, with a median of $93,660 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.