Surveyors Salary in Bozeman, MT

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

Median annual salary $88,010 +21% vs national
Median hourly $42.31
10th percentile $50,250
90th percentile $139,460
Employed locally 30
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,250
    25th
    $70,050
    50th (median)
    $88,010
    75th
    $129,220
    90th
    $139,460

    Bozeman economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,454 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 101% Median Surveyors salary is 1% 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
    Billings, MT $82,550
    Missoula, MT $78,930
    Helena, MT $76,920

    Related occupations in Bozeman, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $82,460
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $82,670
    Mechanical Engineers $88,960
    Drafters, All Other $63,200
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $67,380
    Engineers, All Other $88,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Bozeman?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Bozeman, MT is $42.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $87.83 or more per hour.

    Is Bozeman above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Bozeman, MT is 21% 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 Bozeman?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $50,250 per year in Bozeman, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,050.