SOC 17-1022 · May 2025 · United States
Surveyors
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
$75,440 /year
The median wage for Surveyors across the United States is $75,440 per year, measured over 50,830 jobs. The highest state median is in California, at $105,330.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Surveyors
Pay for this occupation varies by 103.3% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. California pays $105,330 and Arkansas pays $51,800.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $105,330 | 4,520 | |
| 2 | Alaska | $99,550 | 250 | |
| 3 | Oregon | $97,070 | 530 | |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $94,590 | 1,290 | |
| 5 | Washington | $85,610 | 780 | |
| 6 | Montana | $84,610 | 350 | |
| 7 | Minnesota | $83,620 | 980 | |
| 8 | Maine | $83,200 | 270 | |
| 9 | Delaware | $82,890 | 120 | |
| 10 | Nevada | $82,460 | 490 |
States with the most Surveyors jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 6,410 | $61,150 | |
| 2 | California | 4,520 | $105,330 | |
| 3 | Florida | 4,000 | $65,480 | |
| 4 | Georgia | 1,770 | $58,100 | |
| 5 | Illinois | 1,710 | $75,980 | |
| 6 | Colorado | 1,620 | $79,310 | |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 1,610 | $75,950 | |
| 8 | North Carolina | 1,530 | $76,210 | |
| 9 | New York | 1,470 | $78,870 | |
| 10 | Louisiana | 1,460 | $63,140 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yuba City | $133,270 | 50 |
| 2 | Sacramento | $128,600 | 370 |
| 3 | San Francisco | $125,060 | 630 |
| 4 | Redding | $124,160 | 40 |
| 5 | Vallejo | $123,590 | 50 |
| 6 | Stockton | $120,000 | 40 |
| 7 | San Jose | $117,160 | 170 |
| 8 | Kennewick | $111,400 | 30 |
| 9 | San Luis Obispo | $107,700 | 80 |
| 10 | Fresno | $107,230 | 190 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.