Surveyors pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for surveyors is $37.92 an hour ($78,870 a year). About 1,470 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($75,440). New York ranks 17th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for surveyors in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $25.67 | $53,390 |
| 25% of workers | $30.58 | $63,600 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.92 | $78,870 |
| 75% of workers | $49.78 | $103,540 |
| 90% of workers | $60.74 | $126,340 |
Surveyors pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $83,610 | 1,300 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $75,210 | 70 |
| Syracuse | $74,440 | 50 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $72,360 | 130 |
| Rochester | $69,490 | 120 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $68,890 | 40 |
New York 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 York
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $99,280 |
| Landscape Architects | $87,360 |
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