Surveyors pay in New York-Newark-Jersey City
In New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY), the median pay for surveyors is $40.20 an hour ($83,610 a year). About 1,300 people work in this job there.
That is 11% higher than the U.S. median ($75,440). It is 6% higher than the New York median ($78,870).
Pay range for surveyors in New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.98 | $60,280 |
| 25% of workers | $35.59 | $74,030 |
| Half of workers (median) | $40.20 | $83,610 |
| 75% of workers | $49.78 | $103,540 |
| 90% of workers | $68.05 | $141,550 |
Surveyors pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City (this page) | $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)
- 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 New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $99,710 |
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