How much does a surveyor make in Washington?
$74,920a year
Median yearly pay for surveyors in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $36.02 an hour or $6,243 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.02
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 94 of 213
- Jobs in the area
- 850
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,420Median: $74,920Highest 10%: $111,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,420 | $26.64 | |
| 25th | $61,500 | $29.57 | |
| Median | $74,920 | $36.02 | |
| 75th | $94,330 | $45.35 | |
| 90th | $111,800 | $53.75 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for surveyors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Nuclear Engineer | $180,400 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $166,400 |
| Marine Engineer and Naval Architect | $159,700 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $159,500 |
| Engineer | $151,300 |
| Materials Engineer | $140,600 |
| Electronics Engineer | $140,000 |
| Chemical Engineer | $132,800 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $127,000 |
| Electrical Engineer | $126,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surveyor make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $36.02 ($74,920 a year).
Do surveyors make more in Washington than the national average?
No: $74,920 against $75,440 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Washington rank for surveyor pay?
94 of 213 metro areas with data.
How much does a surveyor make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $55,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $111,800 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.