How much does a surveyor make in Washington?
$85,610a year
Median yearly pay for surveyors in Washington. That is $41.16 an hour or $7,134 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.16
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,860Median: $85,610Highest 10%: $134,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,860 | $30.70 | |
| 25th | $76,000 | $36.54 | |
| Median | $85,610 | $41.16 | |
| 75th | $119,100 | $57.24 | |
| 90th | $134,600 | $64.72 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kennewick, WA | $111,400 |
| Bellingham, WA | $106,600 |
| Portland, OR | $98,610 |
| Olympia, WA | $91,060 |
| Seattle, WA | $85,610 |
| Spokane, WA | $78,490 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surveyors.
| 2. Alaska | $99,550 |
| 3. Oregon | $97,070 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $94,590 |
| 5. Washington | $85,610 |
| 6. Montana | $84,610 |
| 7. Minnesota | $83,620 |
| 8. Maine | $83,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surveyor make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $41.16 ($85,610 a year).
Do surveyors make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $85,610 against $75,440 nationally, 13% more.
Where does Washington rank for surveyor pay?
Washington ranks 5 of 50 states.
Which city in Washington pays surveyors the most?
Kennewick-Richland, WA, with a median of $111,400 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.