How much does a surveyor make in Seattle?
$85,610a year
Median yearly pay for surveyors in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $41.16 an hour or $7,134 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.16
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 35 of 213
- Jobs in the area
- 390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,770Median: $85,610Highest 10%: $138,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,770 | $32.10 | |
| 25th | $78,600 | $37.79 | |
| Median | $85,610 | $41.16 | |
| 75th | $128,100 | $61.57 | |
| 90th | $138,100 | $66.39 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for surveyors.
| Portland, OR | $98,610 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $169,100 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $163,600 |
| Nuclear Engineer | $161,100 |
| Materials Engineer | $156,100 |
| Electrical Engineer | $140,200 |
| Electronics Engineer | $138,900 |
| Engineer | $137,400 |
| Industrial Engineer | $131,200 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $129,800 |
| Marine Engineer and Naval Architect | $128,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surveyor make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $41.16 ($85,610 a year).
Do surveyors make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $85,610 against $75,440 nationally, 13% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $85,610, so Seattle pays 0% more.
Where does Seattle rank for surveyor pay?
35 of 213 metro areas with data.
How much does a surveyor make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $66,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $138,100 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.