Surveyors Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $60,520 -16.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.09
10th percentile $45,750
90th percentile $108,890
Employed locally 1,050
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,750
    25th
    $47,410
    50th (median)
    $60,520
    75th
    $78,410
    90th
    $108,890

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 70% Median Surveyors salary is 30% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $96,640
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $74,500
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $74,420
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $74,240
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $71,640
    Michigan $69,990

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $82,110
    Industrial Engineers $99,880
    Mechanical Engineers $98,880
    Engineers, All Other $131,120
    Electrical Engineers $106,340
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $73,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Atlanta, GA is $29.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.42 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Atlanta, GA is 16.8% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $45,750 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,410.