Surveyors Salary in Bend, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bend, OR

Median annual salary $92,670 +27.4% vs national
Median hourly $44.55
10th percentile $62,860
90th percentile $121,250
Employed locally 40
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,860
    25th
    $74,420
    50th (median)
    $92,670
    75th
    $113,730
    90th
    $121,250

    Bend economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,509 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
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $107,320
    Salem, OR $105,000
    California $103,790
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $97,160
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $96,640
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $94,140

    Related occupations in Bend, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $99,790
    Industrial Engineers $92,010
    Electrical Engineers $119,190
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $78,070
    Mechanical Engineers $98,290
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $64,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Bend?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Bend, OR is $44.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.73 or more per hour.

    Is Bend above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Bend, OR is 27.4% 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 Bend?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $62,860 per year in Bend, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,420.