How much does a surveyor make in Portland?
$98,610a year
Median yearly pay for surveyors in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $47.41 an hour or $8,218 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.41
- Vs. national median
- +31%
- Rank among cities
- 24 of 213
- Jobs in the area
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,140Median: $98,610Highest 10%: $135,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,140 | $31.32 | |
| 25th | $79,180 | $38.07 | |
| Median | $98,610 | $47.41 | |
| 75th | $114,700 | $55.14 | |
| 90th | $135,700 | $65.24 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for surveyors.
| Salem, OR | $102,900 |
| Bend, OR | $96,240 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Aerospace Engineer | $138,700 |
| Chemical Engineer | $131,700 |
| Industrial Engineer | $129,900 |
| Electronics Engineer | $129,300 |
| Materials Engineer | $128,300 |
| Electrical Engineer | $128,100 |
| Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer | $127,100 |
| Environmental Engineer | $127,100 |
| Engineer | $126,400 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $125,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surveyor make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $47.41 ($98,610 a year).
Do surveyors make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $98,610 against $75,440 nationally, 31% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $97,070, so Portland pays 2% more.
Where does Portland rank for surveyor pay?
24 of 213 metro areas with data.
How much does a surveyor make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $65,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $135,700 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.