Surveyors Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $75,090 +3.2% vs national
Median hourly $36.10
10th percentile $34,540
90th percentile $114,940
Employed locally 90
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,540
    25th
    $50,020
    50th (median)
    $75,090
    75th
    $100,640
    90th
    $114,940

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 110% Median Surveyors salary is 10% 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
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $107,320
    Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area $104,050
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $94,140
    East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $86,390
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $86,030
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $82,890

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical Engineers $143,850
    Engineers, All Other $143,050
    Civil Engineers $104,820
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $143,660
    Industrial Engineers $125,480
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $76,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Albuquerque, NM is $36.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.24 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Albuquerque, NM is 3.2% 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $34,540 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,020.