Surveyors Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $66,250 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly $31.85
10th percentile $49,620
90th percentile $106,990
Employed locally 40
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,620
    25th
    $60,330
    50th (median)
    $66,250
    75th
    $82,880
    90th
    $106,990

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 73% Median Surveyors salary is 27% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $110,450
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $88,340
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $87,070
    Nevada $82,990
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $82,600
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $82,280

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $79,540
    Mechanical Engineers $97,520
    Electrical Engineers $108,850
    Civil Engineers $95,410
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $67,960
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $104,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Charlottesville?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Charlottesville, VA is $31.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.28 or more per hour.

    Is Charlottesville above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Charlottesville, VA is 8.9% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $49,620 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,330.