Surveyors pay in Boston-Cambridge-Newton
In Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA), the median pay for surveyors is $45.66 an hour ($94,970 a year). About 1,070 people work in this job there.
That is 26% higher than the U.S. median ($75,440). It is about the same as the Massachusetts median ($94,590).
Pay range for surveyors in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $27.83 | $57,880 |
| 25% of workers | $36.60 | $76,130 |
| Half of workers (median) | $45.66 | $94,970 |
| 75% of workers | $50.21 | $104,450 |
| 90% of workers | $63.09 | $131,220 |
Surveyors pay in Massachusetts metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton (this page) | $94,970 | 1,070 |
| Worcester | $84,270 | 80 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton | $78,540 | 30 |
Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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 Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $119,120 |
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