Surveyors Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $79,040 +8.7% vs national
Median hourly $38.00
10th percentile $60,610
90th percentile $116,950
Employed locally 850
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,610
    25th
    $70,360
    50th (median)
    $79,040
    75th
    $101,420
    90th
    $116,950

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 77% Median Surveyors salary is 23% 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 Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $104,710
    Mechanical Engineers $110,530
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $129,180
    Electrical Engineers $110,570
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $98,630
    Industrial Engineers $106,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Denver, CO is $38.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.46 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Denver, CO is 8.7% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $60,610 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,360.