Surveyors Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $55,190 -24.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.54
10th percentile $31,620
90th percentile $105,490
Employed locally 60
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,620
    25th
    $47,440
    50th (median)
    $55,190
    75th
    $77,740
    90th
    $105,490

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 83% Median Surveyors salary is 17% 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 Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $99,680
    Industrial Engineers $104,550
    Mechanical Engineers $122,920
    Electrical Engineers $117,170
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $92,800
    Engineers, All Other $126,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Augusta?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Augusta, GA-SC is $26.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.39 or more per hour.

    Is Augusta above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 24.1% 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 Augusta?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $31,620 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,440.