Surveyors Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $93,100 +28% vs national
Median hourly $44.76
10th percentile $52,720
90th percentile $109,070
Employed locally 130
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,720
    25th
    $64,980
    50th (median)
    $93,100
    75th
    $98,630
    90th
    $109,070

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 108% Median Surveyors salary is 8% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Surveyors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $110,450
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $91,840
    Syracuse, NY $81,390
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $73,530
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $71,640
    Rochester, NY $67,910

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $107,490
    Civil Engineers $101,430
    Mechanical Engineers $111,940
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $62,590
    Electrical Engineers $103,440
    Engineers, All Other $131,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Albany, NY is $44.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.54 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Albany, NY is 28% 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 Albany?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $52,720 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,980.