How much does a surveyor make in Sacramento?
$128,600a year
Median yearly pay for surveyors in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $61.83 an hour or $10,720 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.83
- Vs. national median
- +70%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 213
- Jobs in the area
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,730Median: $128,600Highest 10%: $166,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,730 | $30.64 | |
| 25th | $93,070 | $44.75 | |
| Median | $128,600 | $61.83 | |
| 75th | $143,400 | $68.94 | |
| 90th | $166,800 | $80.18 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for surveyors.
| Yuba City, CA | $133,300 |
| San Francisco, CA | $125,100 |
| Vallejo, CA | $123,600 |
| San Jose, CA | $117,200 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $107,700 |
| Fresno, CA | $107,200 |
| San Diego, CA | $102,200 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $102,000 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $100,900 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $100,900 |
| Riverside, CA | $100,500 |
| Modesto, CA | $99,270 |
| Oxnard, CA | $98,810 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $88,050 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Mining and Geological Engineer | $166,800 |
| Petroleum Engineer | $166,600 |
| Electronics Engineer | $142,500 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $137,500 |
| Electrical Engineer | $136,200 |
| Environmental Engineer | $133,200 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $132,200 |
| Cartographer and Photogrammetrist | $130,800 |
| Civil Engineer | $130,200 |
| Materials Engineer | $130,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surveyor make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $61.83 ($128,600 a year).
Do surveyors make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $128,600 against $75,440 nationally, 70% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $105,300, so Sacramento pays 22% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for surveyor pay?
2 of 213 metro areas with data.
How much does a surveyor make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $63,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $166,800 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.