Surveyors Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $61,260 -15.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.45
10th percentile $40,210
90th percentile $102,600
Employed locally 730
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,210
    25th
    $48,570
    50th (median)
    $61,260
    75th
    $80,980
    90th
    $102,600

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 63% Median Surveyors salary is 37% 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
    Longview, TX $72,730
    Sherman-Denison, TX $66,980
    Killeen-Temple, TX $64,620
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $64,060
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $63,710
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $63,520

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $97,850
    Industrial Engineers $101,090
    Electrical Engineers $117,420
    Mechanical Engineers $110,410
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $63,730
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $130,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Austin, TX is $29.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.85 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Austin, TX is 15.8% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $40,210 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,570.