Surveyors Salary in East Tennessee

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

Median annual salary $61,860 -15% vs national
Median hourly $29.74
10th percentile $44,500
90th percentile $93,600
Employed locally 40
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,500
    25th
    $45,530
    50th (median)
    $61,860
    75th
    $80,040
    90th
    $93,600

    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 Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $91,120
    Mechanical Engineers $102,210
    Engineers, All Other $79,060
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $56,750
    Civil Engineers $96,670
    Electrical Engineers $123,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in East Tennessee?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in East Tennessee is $29.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.00 or more per hour.

    Is East Tennessee above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in East Tennessee is 15% 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 East Tennessee?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $44,500 per year in East Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,530.