Surveyors Salary in Billings, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Billings, MT

Median annual salary $82,550 +13.5% vs national
Median hourly $39.69
10th percentile $61,800
90th percentile $97,370
Employed locally 70
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,800
    25th
    $74,270
    50th (median)
    $82,550
    75th
    $95,610
    90th
    $97,370

    Billings economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,599 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 111% Median Surveyors salary is 11% 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
    Bozeman, MT $88,010
    Missoula, MT $78,930
    Helena, MT $76,920

    Related occupations in Billings, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $89,550
    Electrical Engineers $99,100
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $85,600
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $63,190
    Materials Engineers $103,070
    Mechanical Engineers $101,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Billings?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Billings, MT is $39.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.91 or more per hour.

    Is Billings above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Billings, MT is 13.5% 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 Billings?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $61,800 per year in Billings, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,270.