Surveyors Salary in Alaska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alaska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $86,030 +18.3% vs national
Median hourly $41.36
10th percentile $60,600
90th percentile $156,550
Employed locally 70
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,600
    25th
    $74,110
    50th (median)
    $86,030
    75th
    $141,440
    90th
    $156,550

    Top-paying metros for Surveyors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Yuba City, CA $130,730
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $124,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $122,690
    Redding, CA $121,250
    Fresno, CA $115,620
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $110,450

    Related occupations in Alaska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $116,680
    Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers $109,520
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $86,910
    Engineers, All Other $138,340
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $104,180
    Petroleum Engineers $174,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Alaska?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Alaska is $41.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.47 or more per hour.

    Is Alaska above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Alaska is 18.3% above the national median of $72,740. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Surveyors in Alaska?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $60,600 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,110.