Surveyors Salary in Dayton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Median annual salary $70,920 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $34.10
10th percentile $49,610
90th percentile $105,400
Employed locally 50
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,610
    25th
    $54,770
    50th (median)
    $70,920
    75th
    $81,150
    90th
    $105,400

    Dayton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,752 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 102% Median Surveyors salary is 2% 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
    Cleveland, OH $75,130
    Canton-Massillon, OH $72,750
    Columbus, OH $70,830
    Ohio $65,970

    Related occupations in Dayton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Engineers, All Other $139,380
    Industrial Engineers $99,260
    Mechanical Engineers $98,270
    Aerospace Engineers $132,970
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $130,620
    Civil Engineers $98,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Dayton?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Dayton, OH is $34.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.64 or more per hour.

    Is Dayton above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Dayton, OH is 2.5% 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 Dayton?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $49,610 per year in Dayton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,770.