Surveyors Salary in Arizona

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arizona nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $64,310 -11.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.92
10th percentile $50,100
90th percentile $91,460
Employed locally 80
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,100
    25th
    $62,610
    50th (median)
    $64,310
    75th
    $80,660
    90th
    $91,460

    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

    Related occupations in Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $96,510
    Materials Engineers $98,540
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $43,540
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $69,800
    Industrial Engineers $109,650
    Calibration Technologists and Technicians $96,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Arizona?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Arizona is $30.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.38 or more per hour.

    Is Arizona above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Arizona is 11.6% 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 Arizona?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $50,100 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,610.