Surveyors Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $79,030 +8.6% vs national
Median hourly $37.99
10th percentile $61,780
90th percentile $111,120
Employed locally 80
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,780
    25th
    $67,700
    50th (median)
    $79,030
    75th
    $105,420
    90th
    $111,120

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 94% Median Surveyors salary is 6% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $122,690
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $97,160
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $96,640
    Bend, OR $92,670
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $87,070
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $86,720

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$96,360
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$62,090
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$96,210
    Electrical Engineers$107,840
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians$63,790
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$71,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Bismarck?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Bismarck, ND is $37.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.76 or more per hour.

    Is Bismarck above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Bismarck, ND is 8.6% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $61,780 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,700.