Surveyors pay in Alabama
In Alabama, the median pay for surveyors is $32.13 an hour ($66,840 a year). About 910 people work in this job there.
That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($75,440). Alabama ranks 37th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for surveyors in Alabama
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.52 | $38,520 |
| 25% of workers | $24.37 | $50,700 |
| Half of workers (median) | $32.13 | $66,840 |
| 75% of workers | $41.74 | $86,820 |
| 90% of workers | $54.13 | $112,580 |
Surveyors pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | $74,670 | 240 |
| Montgomery | $71,210 | 40 |
| Mobile | $65,110 | 100 |
| Tuscaloosa | $64,280 | 40 |
| Huntsville | $62,880 | 180 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $59,800 | 50 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for surveyors
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- 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 Alabama
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $95,990 |
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