Surveyors pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for surveyors is $30.36 an hour ($63,140 a year). About 1,460 people work in this job there.
That is 16% lower than the U.S. median ($75,440). Louisiana ranks 42nd of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for surveyors in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.66 | $38,810 |
| 25% of workers | $23.40 | $48,660 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.36 | $63,140 |
| 75% of workers | $43.87 | $91,260 |
| 90% of workers | $53.75 | $111,790 |
Surveyors pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie | $79,230 | 310 |
| Baton Rouge | $69,710 | 370 |
| Lake Charles | $64,520 | 60 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $64,200 | 0 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $63,800 | 110 |
| Monroe | $58,920 | 80 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $58,360 | 50 |
| Lafayette | $49,820 | 220 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (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 Louisiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $79,580 |
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