Surveyors pay in Colorado
In Colorado, the median pay for surveyors is $38.13 an hour ($79,310 a year). About 1,620 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($75,440). Colorado ranks 16th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for surveyors in Colorado
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.62 | $51,220 |
| 25% of workers | $30.63 | $63,700 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.13 | $79,310 |
| 75% of workers | $48.19 | $100,240 |
| 90% of workers | $55.77 | $115,990 |
Surveyors pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $80,970 | 910 |
| Colorado Springs | $79,530 | 180 |
| Boulder | $76,980 | 110 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $76,880 | 70 |
| Grand Junction | $75,110 | 70 |
| Greeley | $71,950 | 60 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 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 Colorado
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $102,400 |
| Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | $86,960 |
| Landscape Architects | $78,290 |
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