How much does a surveyor make in Syracuse?
$74,440a year
Median yearly pay for surveyors in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $35.79 an hour or $6,203 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.79
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 98 of 213
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,790Median: $74,440Highest 10%: $123,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,790 | $22.01 | |
| 25th | $57,700 | $27.74 | |
| Median | $74,440 | $35.79 | |
| 75th | $101,200 | $48.65 | |
| 90th | $123,400 | $59.32 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for surveyors.
| New York, NY | $83,610 |
| Buffalo, NY | $75,210 |
| Albany, NY | $72,360 |
| Rochester, NY | $69,490 |
Related jobs in Syracuse
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Nuclear Engineer | $141,200 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $141,200 |
| Engineer | $126,400 |
| Electronics Engineer | $121,300 |
| Electrical Engineer | $111,100 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $105,000 |
| Industrial Engineer | $104,400 |
| Civil Engineer | $102,300 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $97,970 |
| Environmental Engineer | $94,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surveyor make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $35.79 ($74,440 a year).
Do surveyors make more in Syracuse than the national average?
No: $74,440 against $75,440 nationally, 1% less.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $78,870, so Syracuse pays 6% less.
Where does Syracuse rank for surveyor pay?
98 of 213 metro areas with data.
How much does a surveyor make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $123,400 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.