Surveyors Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $63,710 -12.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.63
10th percentile $39,790
90th percentile $110,070
Employed locally 1,680
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,790
    25th
    $48,350
    50th (median)
    $63,710
    75th
    $82,750
    90th
    $110,070

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 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
    Longview, TX $72,730
    Sherman-Denison, TX $66,980
    Killeen-Temple, TX $64,620
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $64,060
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $63,520
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $62,500

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $105,070
    Civil Engineers $98,750
    Mechanical Engineers $104,410
    Electrical Engineers $104,380
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $130,780
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $63,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Dallas, TX is $30.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.48 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Dallas, TX is 12.4% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $39,790 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,350.