Surveyors pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for surveyors is $36.51 an hour ($75,950 a year). About 1,610 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($75,440). Pennsylvania ranks 27th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for surveyors in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $25.08 | $52,160 |
| 25% of workers | $29.15 | $60,630 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.51 | $75,950 |
| 75% of workers | $45.06 | $93,720 |
| 90% of workers | $55.51 | $115,450 |
Surveyors pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $79,040 | 610 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $78,230 | 80 |
| York-Hanover | $77,170 | 70 |
| Pittsburgh | $77,080 | 300 |
| Lancaster | $76,880 | 60 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $74,880 | 130 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $72,800 | 50 |
| Reading | $64,150 | 60 |
| Erie | $53,650 | 40 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $97,030 |
| Landscape Architects | $77,130 |
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