Surveyors Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $85,520 +17.6% vs national
Median hourly $41.12
10th percentile $60,020
90th percentile $137,480
Employed locally 180
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,020
    25th
    $77,310
    50th (median)
    $85,520
    75th
    $111,320
    90th
    $137,480

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $122,690
    South Dakota $86,260
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $83,910
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $83,110
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $82,280
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $79,780

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $105,830
    Mechanical Engineers $129,990
    Electrical Engineers $105,570
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $101,900
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $72,300
    Petroleum Engineers $205,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Anchorage, AK is $41.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.74 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Anchorage, AK is 17.6% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $60,020 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,310.