How much does a surveyor make in Portland?
$88,880a year
Median yearly pay for surveyors in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $42.73 an hour or $7,407 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.73
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 213
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,480Median: $88,880Highest 10%: $131,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,480 | $28.12 | |
| 25th | $68,850 | $33.10 | |
| Median | $88,880 | $42.73 | |
| 75th | $123,500 | $59.36 | |
| 90th | $131,900 | $63.41 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for surveyors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Electronics Engineer | $127,300 |
| Engineer | $123,800 |
| Nuclear Engineer | $120,400 |
| Electrical Engineer | $113,800 |
| Engineering Technologist and Technician | $108,900 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $107,100 |
| Marine Engineer and Naval Architect | $104,900 |
| Environmental Engineer | $102,300 |
| Civil Engineer | $102,200 |
| Industrial Engineer | $101,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surveyor make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $42.73 ($88,880 a year).
Do surveyors make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $88,880 against $75,440 nationally, 18% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $83,200, so Portland pays 7% more.
Where does Portland rank for surveyor pay?
32 of 213 metro areas with data.
How much does a surveyor make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $131,900 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.