Surveyors Salary in Central Kentucky

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,870 -36.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.05
10th percentile $36,690
90th percentile $81,820
Employed locally 50
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,690
    25th
    $39,750
    50th (median)
    $45,870
    75th
    $60,320
    90th
    $81,820

    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

    Related occupations in Central Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $91,090
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $55,210
    Civil Engineers $98,010
    Mechanical Engineers $92,030
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $66,390
    Electrical Engineers $95,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Central Kentucky?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Central Kentucky is $22.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.42 or more per hour.

    Is Central Kentucky above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Central Kentucky is 36.9% below 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 Central Kentucky?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $36,690 per year in Central Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,750.