How much does a surveyor make in St. Louis?
$65,560a year
Median yearly pay for surveyors in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $31.52 an hour or $5,463 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.52
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 146 of 213
- Jobs in the area
- 460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,700Median: $65,560Highest 10%: $113,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,700 | $22.93 | |
| 25th | $52,120 | $25.06 | |
| Median | $65,560 | $31.52 | |
| 75th | $85,970 | $41.33 | |
| 90th | $113,100 | $54.38 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for surveyors.
| Kansas City, MO | $73,780 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chemical Engineer | $133,500 |
| Agricultural Engineer | $124,300 |
| Electrical Engineer | $124,000 |
| Electronics Engineer | $120,000 |
| Materials Engineer | $114,700 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $112,500 |
| Engineer | $103,900 |
| Industrial Engineer | $102,200 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $100,300 |
| Architect | $98,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surveyor make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $31.52 ($65,560 a year).
Do surveyors make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $65,560 against $75,440 nationally, 13% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $62,110, so St. Louis pays 6% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for surveyor pay?
146 of 213 metro areas with data.
How much does a surveyor make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $113,100 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.