Surveyors Salary in Central Missouri

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

Median annual salary $42,000 -42.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.19
10th percentile $25,580
90th percentile $74,770
Employed locally 50
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,580
    25th
    $25,580
    50th (median)
    $42,000
    75th
    $60,960
    90th
    $74,770

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $83,370
    Mechanical Engineers $79,240
    Civil Engineers $97,740
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $72,550
    Electrical Engineers $86,940
    Engineers, All Other $97,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Central Missouri?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Central Missouri is $20.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.62 or more per hour.

    Is Central Missouri above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Central Missouri is 42.3% 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 Missouri?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $25,580 per year in Central Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,580.