Surveyors Salary in East-Central Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $81,050 +11.4% vs national
Median hourly $38.97
10th percentile $63,270
90th percentile $100,130
Employed locally 40
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,270
    25th
    $71,550
    50th (median)
    $81,050
    75th
    $94,270
    90th
    $100,130

    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

    Related occupations in East-Central Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$81,170
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians$44,540
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$49,270
    Electrical Engineers$106,680
    Mechanical Engineers$81,010
    Petroleum Engineers$75,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in East-Central Montana?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in East-Central Montana is $38.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.59 or more per hour.

    Is East-Central Montana above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in East-Central Montana is 11.4% 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 East-Central Montana?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $63,270 per year in East-Central Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,550.