Surveyors pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for surveyors is $36.70 an hour ($76,340 a year). About 920 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($75,440). Tennessee ranks 24th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for surveyors in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.53 | $48,950 |
| 25% of workers | $28.09 | $58,430 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.70 | $76,340 |
| 75% of workers | $44.52 | $92,610 |
| 90% of workers | $55.00 | $114,400 |
Surveyors pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $78,870 | 340 |
| Memphis | $76,060 | 100 |
| Clarksville | $74,410 | 40 |
| Knoxville | $74,100 | 140 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $62,630 | 50 |
| Chattanooga | $59,850 | 100 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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 Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $94,030 |
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