Surveyors Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $62,200 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.90
10th percentile $49,280
90th percentile $110,320
Employed locally 210
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,280
    25th
    $50,350
    50th (median)
    $62,200
    75th
    $81,040
    90th
    $110,320

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 76% Median Surveyors salary is 24% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $122,690
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $93,100
    Wisconsin $76,790
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $76,120
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $74,420
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $72,800

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $98,880
    Industrial Engineers $105,510
    Mechanical Engineers $107,140
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $83,080
    Engineers, All Other $126,170
    Electrical Engineers $114,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Charleston, SC is $29.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.59 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Charleston, SC is 14.5% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $49,280 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,350.