How much does a surveyor make in Providence?
$72,470a year
Median yearly pay for surveyors in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $34.84 an hour or $6,039 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.84
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 113 of 213
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,920Median: $72,470Highest 10%: $100,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,920 | $22.56 | |
| 25th | $53,500 | $25.72 | |
| Median | $72,470 | $34.84 | |
| 75th | $83,510 | $40.15 | |
| 90th | $100,100 | $48.11 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for surveyors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Electronics Engineer | $132,900 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $125,100 |
| Electrical Engineer | $114,700 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $111,400 |
| Engineer | $110,500 |
| Chemical Engineer | $107,000 |
| Industrial Engineer | $106,300 |
| Architect | $105,300 |
| Materials Engineer | $101,700 |
| Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer | $101,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surveyor make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $34.84 ($72,470 a year).
Do surveyors make more in Providence than the national average?
No: $72,470 against $75,440 nationally, 4% less.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $62,670, so Providence pays 16% more.
Where does Providence rank for surveyor pay?
113 of 213 metro areas with data.
How much does a surveyor make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,100 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.