Surveyors pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for surveyors is $37.10 an hour ($77,160 a year). About 900 people work in this job there.
That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($75,440). New Jersey ranks 20th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for surveyors in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.00 | $58,240 |
| 25% of workers | $31.29 | $65,070 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.10 | $77,160 |
| 75% of workers | $48.31 | $100,490 |
| 90% of workers | $63.91 | $132,930 |
Surveyors pay in New Jersey metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton | $75,870 | 100 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton | $74,670 | 50 |
New Jersey 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)
- 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 New Jersey
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $99,800 |
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