Surveyors Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $75,300 +3.5% vs national
Median hourly $36.20
10th percentile $51,210
90th percentile $106,460
Employed locally 190
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,210
    25th
    $59,320
    50th (median)
    $75,300
    75th
    $97,220
    90th
    $106,460

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 86% Median Surveyors salary is 14% 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
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $107,320
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $98,720
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $94,140
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $87,070
    Boulder, CO $80,940

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $97,440
    Mechanical Engineers $104,240
    Electrical Engineers $114,370
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $119,210
    Aerospace Engineers $170,080
    Industrial Engineers $102,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Colorado Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Colorado Springs, CO is $36.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.50 or more per hour.

    Is Colorado Springs above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 3.5% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $51,210 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,320.