Surveyors pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for surveyors is $36.64 an hour ($76,210 a year). About 1,530 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($75,440). North Carolina ranks 25th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for surveyors in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.47 | $46,750 |
| 25% of workers | $27.76 | $57,730 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.64 | $76,210 |
| 75% of workers | $48.50 | $100,890 |
| 90% of workers | $61.64 | $128,200 |
Surveyors pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh-Cary | $93,660 | 350 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $83,420 | 50 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $76,930 | 80 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $76,710 | 450 |
| Asheville | $74,030 | 100 |
| Wilmington | $72,160 | 120 |
| Winston-Salem | $71,320 | 60 |
North Carolina 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 North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $95,700 |
| Landscape Architects | $83,420 |
| Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | $81,080 |
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