Surveyors pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for surveyors is $34.17 an hour ($71,070 a year). About 1,360 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($75,440). Virginia ranks 34th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for surveyors in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.41 | $50,770 |
| 25% of workers | $28.78 | $59,860 |
| Half of workers (median) | $34.17 | $71,070 |
| 75% of workers | $45.35 | $94,330 |
| 90% of workers | $52.69 | $109,600 |
Surveyors pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $74,150 | 160 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $72,100 | 190 |
| Charlottesville | $65,820 | 40 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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 Virginia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $97,680 |
| Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | $86,660 |
| Landscape Architects | $81,380 |
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