Surveyors pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for surveyors is $41.16 an hour ($85,610 a year). About 780 people work in this job there.
That is 13% higher than the U.S. median ($75,440). Washington ranks 5th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for surveyors in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.70 | $63,860 |
| 25% of workers | $36.54 | $76,000 |
| Half of workers (median) | $41.16 | $85,610 |
| 75% of workers | $57.24 | $119,060 |
| 90% of workers | $64.72 | $134,620 |
Surveyors pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Kennewick-Richland | $111,400 | 30 |
| Bellingham | $106,590 | 40 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $91,060 | 40 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $85,610 | 390 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $78,490 | 40 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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 Washington
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $100,190 |
| Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | $96,100 |
| Landscape Architects | $76,720 |
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