Surveyors Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $74,450 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $35.79
10th percentile $36,360
90th percentile $133,370
Employed locally 80
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,360
    25th
    $58,580
    50th (median)
    $74,450
    75th
    $93,800
    90th
    $133,370

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 108% Median Surveyors salary is 8% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $122,690
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $87,070
    Anchorage, AK $85,520
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $82,600
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $79,100
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $78,130

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $97,670
    Civil Engineers $97,570
    Electrical Engineers $96,210
    Mechanical Engineers $98,350
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $80,300
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $60,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Asheville?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Asheville, NC is $35.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.38 or more per hour.

    Is Asheville above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Asheville, NC is 2.4% 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $36,360 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,580.