Surveyors Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $80,940 +11.3% vs national
Median hourly $38.91
10th percentile $60,930
90th percentile $125,060
Employed locally 100
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,930
    25th
    $66,320
    50th (median)
    $80,940
    75th
    $103,420
    90th
    $125,060

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 79% Median Surveyors salary is 21% 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
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $107,320
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $98,720
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $94,140
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $87,070
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $79,060

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Aerospace Engineers $143,210
    Mechanical Engineers $110,650
    Industrial Engineers $110,710
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $138,600
    Electrical Engineers $127,670
    Civil Engineers $102,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Boulder, CO is $38.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.25 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Boulder, CO is 11.3% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $60,930 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,320.