How much does a surveyor make in Virginia?
$71,070a year
Median yearly pay for surveyors in Virginia. That is $34.17 an hour or $5,923 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.17
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,770Median: $71,070Highest 10%: $109,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,770 | $24.41 | |
| 25th | $59,860 | $28.78 | |
| Median | $71,070 | $34.17 | |
| 75th | $94,330 | $45.35 | |
| 90th | $109,600 | $52.69 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $74,920 |
| Richmond, VA | $74,150 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $72,100 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $65,820 |
| Kingsport, TN | $62,630 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surveyors.
| 31. Utah | $73,230 |
| 32. Michigan | $72,080 |
| 33. Kentucky | $71,840 |
| 34. Virginia | $71,070 |
| 35. Ohio | $70,620 |
| 36. Nebraska | $68,050 |
| 37. Alabama | $66,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surveyor make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $34.17 ($71,070 a year).
Do surveyors make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $71,070 against $75,440 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Virginia rank for surveyor pay?
Virginia ranks 34 of 50 states.
Which city in Virginia pays surveyors the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $74,920 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.