Surveyors Salary (2025)
Based on 50,830 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $46,880 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $58,170 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $75,440 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $98,130 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $125,590 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$47K
25th
$58K
Median
$75K
75th
$98K
90th
$126K
Highest Paying States for Surveyors
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| California | $110,220 |
| Alaska | $104,340 |
| Oregon | $96,920 |
| Washington | $95,530 |
| Nevada | $92,420 |
| Massachusetts | $92,110 |
| Maine | $90,520 |
| Delaware | $89,340 |
| North Dakota | $89,210 |
| Montana | $87,770 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Surveyors salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is California at an average of $110,220 per year, while Montana has an average of $87,770 — a difference of $22,450. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Surveyors
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 50,830 workers were employed as Surveyorss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Architecture and Engineering Occupations. The annual mean wage of $80,570 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 17-1022