Surveyors pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for surveyors is $36.27 an hour ($75,440 a year). About 50,830 people work in this job there.
Pay range for surveyors in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.54 | $46,880 |
| 25% of workers | $27.97 | $58,170 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.27 | $75,440 |
| 75% of workers | $47.18 | $98,130 |
| 90% of workers | $60.38 | $125,590 |
Best-paying states for surveyors
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| California | $105,330 | 4,520 |
| Alaska | $99,550 | 250 |
| Oregon | $97,070 | 530 |
| Massachusetts | $94,590 | 1,290 |
| Washington | $85,610 | 780 |
| Montana | $84,610 | 350 |
| Minnesota | $83,620 | 980 |
| Maine | $83,200 | 270 |
| Delaware | $82,890 | 120 |
| Nevada | $82,460 | 490 |
Pay by state
- Alabama · $66,840
- Arizona · $77,490
- Arkansas · $51,800
- California · $105,330
- Colorado · $79,310
- Florida · $65,480
- Georgia · $58,100
- Illinois · $75,980
- Indiana · $80,510
- Kentucky · $71,840
- Louisiana · $63,140
- Maryland · $64,910
- Massachusetts · $94,590
- Michigan · $72,080
- Minnesota · $83,620
- Mississippi · $58,720
- Missouri · $62,110
- New Jersey · $77,160
- New York · $78,870
- North Carolina · $76,210
- Ohio · $70,620
- Oklahoma · $61,300
- Oregon · $97,070
- Pennsylvania · $75,950
- South Carolina · $63,300
- Tennessee · $76,340
- Texas · $61,150
- Utah · $73,230
- Virginia · $71,070
- Washington · $85,610
- West Virginia · $61,520
- Wisconsin · $79,650
Education, experience and outlook for surveyors
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Internship/residency (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.8% over ten years, faster than average · about 3,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $99,280 |
| Landscape Architects | $79,870 |
| Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | $81,390 |
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