Surveyors Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $75,130 +3.3% vs national
Median hourly $36.12
10th percentile $44,390
90th percentile $114,650
Employed locally 200
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,390
    25th
    $52,870
    50th (median)
    $75,130
    75th
    $82,100
    90th
    $114,650

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 110% Median Surveyors salary is 10% above 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $78,130
    Toledo, OH $75,950
    Canton-Massillon, OH $72,750
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $70,920
    Columbus, OH $70,830
    Ohio $65,970

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $98,760
    Mechanical Engineers $93,990
    Civil Engineers $85,030
    Electrical Engineers $99,330
    Engineers, All Other $124,960
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $61,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Cleveland, OH is $36.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.33 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Cleveland, OH is 3.3% above 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $44,390 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,870.