How much does a surveyor make in Pennsylvania?
$75,950a year
Median yearly pay for surveyors in Pennsylvania. That is $36.51 an hour or $6,329 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.51
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,160Median: $75,950Highest 10%: $115,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,160 | $25.08 | |
| 25th | $60,630 | $29.15 | |
| Median | $75,950 | $36.51 | |
| 75th | $93,720 | $45.06 | |
| 90th | $115,500 | $55.50 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $79,040 |
| Allentown, PA | $78,230 |
| York, PA | $77,170 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $77,080 |
| Lancaster, PA | $76,880 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $74,880 |
| Scranton, PA | $72,800 |
| Reading, PA | $64,150 |
| Erie, PA | $53,650 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surveyors.
| 24. Tennessee | $76,340 |
| 25. North Carolina | $76,210 |
| 26. Illinois | $75,980 |
| 27. Pennsylvania | $75,950 |
| 28. Kansas | $75,860 |
| 29. New Mexico | $74,230 |
| 30. Idaho | $73,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surveyor make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $36.51 ($75,950 a year).
Do surveyors make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $75,950 against $75,440 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for surveyor pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 27 of 50 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays surveyors the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $79,040 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.