Surveyors Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $70,830 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $34.06
10th percentile $47,550
90th percentile $109,250
Employed locally 250
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,550
    25th
    $53,940
    50th (median)
    $70,830
    75th
    $89,490
    90th
    $109,250

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 89% Median Surveyors salary is 11% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $78,130
    Toledo, OH $75,950
    Cleveland, OH $75,130
    Canton-Massillon, OH $72,750
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $70,920
    Ohio $65,970

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $100,730
    Mechanical Engineers $97,860
    Civil Engineers $97,990
    Electrical Engineers $99,900
    Engineers, All Other $103,140
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $97,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Columbus, OH is $34.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.66 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Columbus, OH is 2.6% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $47,550 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,940.