Surveyors Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $74,870 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $36.00
10th percentile $63,540
90th percentile $95,720
Employed locally 50
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,540
    25th
    $64,120
    50th (median)
    $74,870
    75th
    $87,080
    90th
    $95,720

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 97% Median Surveyors salary is 3% 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
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $107,320
    California $103,790
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $102,160
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $97,160
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $90,610
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $86,720

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $82,890
    Industrial Engineers $102,030
    Civil Engineers $92,460
    Electrical Engineers $103,790
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $64,150
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $65,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Cedar Rapids, IA is $36.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.67 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 2.9% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $63,540 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,120.