Surveyors pay in Missouri
In Missouri, the median pay for surveyors is $29.86 an hour ($62,110 a year). About 830 people work in this job there.
That is 18% lower than the U.S. median ($75,440). Missouri ranks 44th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for surveyors in Missouri
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.53 | $42,700 |
| 25% of workers | $23.78 | $49,460 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.86 | $62,110 |
| 75% of workers | $37.32 | $77,630 |
| 90% of workers | $48.91 | $101,730 |
Surveyors pay in Missouri metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $73,780 | 260 |
| St. Louis | $65,560 | 460 |
| Joplin | $65,340 | 30 |
| Springfield | $64,910 | 40 |
Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 Missouri
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $98,490 |
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