Surveyors pay in West Virginia

In West Virginia, the median pay for surveyors is $29.58 an hour ($61,520 a year). About 630 people work in this job there.

$29.58Median hourly pay
$49,340–$80,140Middle half of workers, yearly
630People in this job in West Virginia

That is 18% lower than the U.S. median ($75,440). West Virginia ranks 45th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for surveyors in West Virginia

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.23$37,920
25% of workers$23.72$49,340
Half of workers (median)$29.58$61,520
75% of workers$38.53$80,140
90% of workers$48.21$100,280

Surveyors pay in West Virginia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Huntington-Ashland$64,01070
Charleston$60,16080
Wheeling$59,72040
Beckley$58,24040
Morgantown$50,22040

West Virginia unemployment rate: 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)

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.