Surveyors Salary in Central Pennsylvania

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

Median annual salary $67,230 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly $32.32
10th percentile $47,270
90th percentile $81,150
Employed locally 40
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,270
    25th
    $63,930
    50th (median)
    $67,230
    75th
    $77,990
    90th
    $81,150

    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 Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $91,780
    Mechanical Engineers $79,220
    Civil Engineers $82,680
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $57,240
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $84,140
    Electrical Engineers $99,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Central Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Central Pennsylvania is $32.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.33 or more per hour.

    Is Central Pennsylvania above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Central Pennsylvania is 7.6% 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 Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $47,270 per year in Central Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,930.