Surveyors Salary in East South Dakota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $74,200 +2% vs national
Median hourly $35.68
10th percentile $61,050
90th percentile $133,740
Employed locally 40
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,050
    25th
    $68,810
    50th (median)
    $74,200
    75th
    $111,270
    90th
    $133,740

    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 South Dakota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$90,080
    Civil Engineers$92,810
    Mechanical Engineers$84,360
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$53,180
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$45,350
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$57,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in East South Dakota?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in East South Dakota is $35.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.30 or more per hour.

    Is East South Dakota above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in East South Dakota is 2% 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 South Dakota?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $61,050 per year in East South Dakota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,810.