Construction & Real Estate
Surveyor Salary
Surveyors measure and map land surfaces, determining property boundaries for construction projects.
Median Salary
$65,590
Mean Salary
$70,200
Total Employed
55,800
Job Growth
+5%
Surveyor Salary by Experience Level
Entry-level surveyors earn around $42,000 per year, while mid-career professionals earn $67,000. Senior-level surveyors can earn $100,000 or more.
Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$42,000 Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$67,000 Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$100,000 Salary Percentile Breakdown
The salary range for surveyors varies significantly. The bottom 10% earn $40,000, while the top 10% earn $106,000.
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $40,000 |
| 25th Percentile | $52,000 |
| 50th Percentile (Median) | $65,590 |
| 75th Percentile | $86,000 |
| 90th Percentile | $106,000 |
Surveyor Salary by State
Surveyor salaries vary significantly by state due to cost of living, demand, and industry concentration. The highest paying state is Hawaii at $111,503, while Mississippi offers the lowest at $54,440.
| State | Median | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Hawaii | $111,503 | Details → |
| #2 California | $90,514 | Details → |
| #3 Massachusetts | $88,547 | Details → |
| #4 Alaska | $81,332 | Details → |
| #5 New York | $80,020 | Details → |
| #6 New Jersey | $75,429 | Details → |
| #7 Washington | $75,429 | Details → |
| #8 Connecticut | $73,461 | Details → |
| #9 Maryland | $72,149 | Details → |
| #10 Oregon | $72,149 | Details → |
| #11 Colorado | $68,870 | Details → |
| #12 New Hampshire | $68,870 | Details → |
| #13 Rhode Island | $68,870 | Details → |
| #14 Virginia | $68,214 | Details → |
| #15 Delaware | $66,246 | Details → |
| #16 Vermont | $66,246 | Details → |
| #17 Florida | $64,278 | Details → |
| #18 Maine | $64,278 | Details → |
| #19 Arizona | $63,622 | Details → |
| #20 Minnesota | $63,622 | Details → |
| #21 Nevada | $63,622 | Details → |
| #22 Utah | $63,622 | Details → |
| #23 Pennsylvania | $62,966 | Details → |
| #24 Illinois | $62,311 | Details → |
| #25 Montana | $62,311 | Details → |
| #26 Idaho | $61,655 | Details → |
| #27 Georgia | $60,999 | Details → |
| #28 New Mexico | $60,999 | Details → |
| #29 North Carolina | $60,343 | Details → |
| #30 Texas | $60,343 | Details → |
| #31 Wisconsin | $60,343 | Details → |
| #32 Wyoming | $60,343 | Details → |
| #33 Louisiana | $59,687 | Details → |
| #34 Indiana | $59,031 | Details → |
| #35 Michigan | $59,031 | Details → |
| #36 Nebraska | $59,031 | Details → |
| #37 North Dakota | $59,031 | Details → |
| #38 Ohio | $59,031 | Details → |
| #39 Iowa | $58,375 | Details → |
| #40 South Carolina | $58,375 | Details → |
| #41 Tennessee | $58,375 | Details → |
| #42 Missouri | $57,719 | Details → |
| #43 South Dakota | $57,719 | Details → |
| #44 Alabama | $57,063 | Details → |
| #45 Kansas | $57,063 | Details → |
| #46 Kentucky | $57,063 | Details → |
| #47 Oklahoma | $56,407 | Details → |
| #48 Arkansas | $55,096 | Details → |
| #49 West Virginia | $55,096 | Details → |
| #50 Mississippi | $54,440 | Details → |
Key Responsibilities
- ● Measure distances and angles
- ● Establish land boundaries
- ● Create maps and reports
- ● Use GPS/GIS technology
- ● Provide construction data
Top Skills
Surveying Equipment GPS/GIS CAD Mathematics Legal Boundaries Field Work
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Job Outlook
Faster than average — projected 5% growth over the next decade