Surveyors Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $46,600 -35.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.41
10th percentile $33,440
90th percentile $81,890
Employed locally 80
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,440
    25th
    $43,190
    50th (median)
    $46,600
    75th
    $65,570
    90th
    $81,890

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 79% Median Surveyors salary is 21% 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
    Longview, TX $72,730
    Sherman-Denison, TX $66,980
    Killeen-Temple, TX $64,620
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $64,060
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $63,710
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $63,520

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $74,990
    Industrial Engineers $84,110
    Electrical Engineers $84,310
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $47,880
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $48,850
    Mechanical Engineers $90,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in El Paso?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in El Paso, TX is $22.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.81 or more per hour.

    Is El Paso above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in El Paso, TX is 35.9% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $33,440 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,190.