How much does a surveyor make in Phoenix?
$79,500a year
Median yearly pay for surveyors in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $38.22 an hour or $6,625 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.22
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 56 of 213
- Jobs in the area
- 970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,180Median: $79,500Highest 10%: $121,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,180 | $23.64 | |
| 25th | $61,190 | $29.42 | |
| Median | $79,500 | $38.22 | |
| 75th | $97,760 | $47.00 | |
| 90th | $121,700 | $58.53 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for surveyors.
| Tucson, AZ | $73,120 |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $167,000 |
| Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer | $141,200 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $130,500 |
| Electronics Engineer | $129,500 |
| Materials Engineer | $125,000 |
| Mining and Geological Engineer | $114,300 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $114,000 |
| Industrial Engineer | $109,000 |
| Architect | $103,900 |
| Engineer | $102,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surveyor make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $38.22 ($79,500 a year).
Do surveyors make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $79,500 against $75,440 nationally, 5% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $77,490, so Phoenix pays 3% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for surveyor pay?
56 of 213 metro areas with data.
How much does a surveyor make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $121,700 or more.
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.