Surveyors Salary in Erie, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Erie, PA

Median annual salary $53,650 -26.2% vs national
Median hourly $25.79
10th percentile $43,870
90th percentile $80,880
Employed locally 40
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,870
    25th
    $52,670
    50th (median)
    $53,650
    75th
    $69,750
    90th
    $80,880

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 87% Median Surveyors salary is 13% 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
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $104,480
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $80,290
    Reading, PA $78,610
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $78,560
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $76,470
    Pittsburgh, PA $76,400

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $103,850
    Industrial Engineers $83,970
    Electrical Engineers $106,150
    Civil Engineers $92,730
    Engineers, All Other $82,670
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $56,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Erie?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Erie, PA is $25.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.89 or more per hour.

    Is Erie above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Erie, PA is 26.2% 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 Erie?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $43,870 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,670.