Surveyors Salary in Amarillo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amarillo, TX

Median annual salary $58,920 -19% vs national
Median hourly $28.33
10th percentile $39,440
90th percentile $108,990
Employed locally 40
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,440
    25th
    $47,960
    50th (median)
    $58,920
    75th
    $79,930
    90th
    $108,990

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 89% Median Surveyors salary is 11% below 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
    Longview, TX $72,730
    Sherman-Denison, TX $66,980
    Killeen-Temple, TX $64,620
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $64,060
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $63,710
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $63,520

    Related occupations in Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $97,340
    Mechanical Engineers $98,560
    Civil Engineers $70,550
    Engineers, All Other $117,470
    Electrical Engineers $102,700
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $56,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Amarillo?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Amarillo, TX is $28.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.40 or more per hour.

    Is Amarillo above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Amarillo, TX is 19% below 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 Amarillo?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $39,440 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,960.