Surveyors Salary in Boise City, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boise City, ID

Median annual salary $84,120 +15.6% vs national
Median hourly $40.44
10th percentile $46,910
90th percentile $113,150
Employed locally 110
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,910
    25th
    $59,570
    50th (median)
    $84,120
    75th
    $100,310
    90th
    $113,150

    Boise City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 102% Median Surveyors salary is 2% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $102,390
    Rapid City, SD $84,420
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $84,260
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $79,270
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $79,060
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $78,970

    Related occupations in Boise City, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $96,710
    Industrial Engineers $125,940
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $47,090
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $60,100
    Electrical Engineers $127,430
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $75,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Boise City?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Boise City, ID is $40.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.39 or more per hour.

    Is Boise City above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Boise City, ID is 15.6% 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 Boise City?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $46,910 per year in Boise City, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,570.