How much does a surveyor make in Tennessee?
$76,340a year
Median yearly pay for surveyors in Tennessee. That is $36.70 an hour or $6,362 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.70
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,950Median: $76,340Highest 10%: $114,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,950 | $23.53 | |
| 25th | $58,430 | $28.09 | |
| Median | $76,340 | $36.70 | |
| 75th | $92,610 | $44.52 | |
| 90th | $114,400 | $55.00 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $78,870 |
| Memphis, TN | $76,060 |
| Clarksville, TN | $74,410 |
| Knoxville, TN | $74,100 |
| Kingsport, TN | $62,630 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $59,850 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surveyors.
| 21. Iowa | $77,090 |
| 22. Connecticut | $76,730 |
| 23. Vermont | $76,450 |
| 24. Tennessee | $76,340 |
| 25. North Carolina | $76,210 |
| 26. Illinois | $75,980 |
| 27. Pennsylvania | $75,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surveyor make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $36.70 ($76,340 a year).
Do surveyors make more in Tennessee than the national average?
Yes: $76,340 against $75,440 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Tennessee rank for surveyor pay?
Tennessee ranks 24 of 50 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays surveyors the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $78,870 a year.
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.