How much does a surveyor make in Tucson?
$73,120a year
Median yearly pay for surveyors in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $35.15 an hour or $6,093 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.15
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 110 of 213
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,380Median: $73,120Highest 10%: $96,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,380 | $22.78 | |
| 25th | $54,770 | $26.33 | |
| Median | $73,120 | $35.15 | |
| 75th | $78,740 | $37.86 | |
| 90th | $96,010 | $46.16 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for surveyors.
| Phoenix, AZ | $79,500 |
Related jobs in Tucson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $129,300 |
| Electrical Engineer | $117,500 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $106,800 |
| Mining and Geological Engineer | $106,200 |
| Engineer | $104,000 |
| Electronics Engineer | $103,000 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $99,750 |
| Architect | $98,860 |
| Materials Engineer | $95,930 |
| Industrial Engineer | $95,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surveyor make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $35.15 ($73,120 a year).
Do surveyors make more in Tucson than the national average?
No: $73,120 against $75,440 nationally, 3% less.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $77,490, so Tucson pays 6% less.
Where does Tucson rank for surveyor pay?
110 of 213 metro areas with data.
How much does a surveyor make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,010 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.