Surveyors Salary in Ann Arbor, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ann Arbor, MI

Median annual salary $81,420 +11.9% vs national
Median hourly $39.14
10th percentile $59,390
90th percentile $102,850
Employed locally 50
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,390
    25th
    $63,220
    50th (median)
    $81,420
    75th
    $96,770
    90th
    $102,850

    Ann Arbor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,156 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 93% Median Surveyors salary is 7% 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
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $83,910
    Saginaw, MI $83,390
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $80,370
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $80,290
    Bloomington, IN $79,820
    Missoula, MT $78,930

    Related occupations in Ann Arbor, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $108,680
    Industrial Engineers $101,740
    Electrical Engineers $105,680
    Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $70,340
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $109,160
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $82,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Ann Arbor?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Ann Arbor, MI is $39.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.45 or more per hour.

    Is Ann Arbor above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Ann Arbor, MI is 11.9% 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 Ann Arbor?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $59,390 per year in Ann Arbor, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,220.