Surveyors Salary in Eastern New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $74,110 +1.9% vs national
Median hourly $35.63
10th percentile $40,430
90th percentile $101,080
Employed locally 50
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,430
    25th
    $49,640
    50th (median)
    $74,110
    75th
    $89,320
    90th
    $101,080

    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 Eastern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Petroleum Engineers$128,390
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$73,820
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$54,850
    Engineers, All Other$113,030
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians$54,610
    Civil Engineers$101,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Eastern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Eastern New Mexico is $35.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.47 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern New Mexico above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Eastern New Mexico is 1.9% 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 Eastern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $40,430 per year in Eastern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,640.