How much does a surveyor make in Texas?
$61,150a year
Median yearly pay for surveyors in Texas. That is $29.40 an hour or $5,096 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.40
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 6,410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,450Median: $61,150Highest 10%: $107,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,450 | $20.41 | |
| 25th | $49,660 | $23.88 | |
| Median | $61,150 | $29.40 | |
| 75th | $81,120 | $39.00 | |
| 90th | $107,900 | $51.85 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Killeen, TX | $70,270 |
| Sherman, TX | $66,980 |
| Beaumont, TX | $66,340 |
| Dallas, TX | $66,030 |
| Houston, TX | $62,960 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $61,650 |
| Midland, TX | $61,180 |
| Odessa, TX | $59,660 |
| San Antonio, TX | $59,140 |
| Waco, TX | $58,430 |
| Longview, TX | $57,670 |
| Austin, TX | $57,580 |
| Tyler, TX | $56,810 |
| McAllen, TX | $53,210 |
| El Paso, TX | $51,380 |
| Lubbock, TX | $50,780 |
| College Station, TX | $49,660 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surveyors.
| 44. Missouri | $62,110 |
| 45. West Virginia | $61,520 |
| 46. Oklahoma | $61,300 |
| 47. Texas | $61,150 |
| 48. Mississippi | $58,720 |
| 49. Georgia | $58,100 |
| 50. Arkansas | $51,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surveyor make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $29.40 ($61,150 a year).
Do surveyors make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $61,150 against $75,440 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Texas rank for surveyor pay?
Texas ranks 47 of 50 states.
Which city in Texas pays surveyors the most?
Killeen-Temple, TX, with a median of $70,270 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.