Surveyors Salary in Eugene, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eugene-Springfield, OR

Median annual salary $80,780 +11.1% vs national
Median hourly $38.84
10th percentile $61,820
90th percentile $114,970
Employed locally 40
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,820
    25th
    $69,260
    50th (median)
    $80,780
    75th
    $93,500
    90th
    $114,970

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 117% Median Surveyors salary is 17% above 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
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $107,320
    Salem, OR $105,000
    California $103,790
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $97,160
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $96,640
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $94,140

    Related occupations in Eugene, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $96,370
    Industrial Engineers $95,870
    Mechanical Engineers $89,160
    Drafters, All Other $55,030
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $78,000
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $61,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Eugene?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Eugene, OR is $38.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.84 or more per hour.

    Is Eugene above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Eugene, OR is 11.1% 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 Eugene?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $61,820 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,260.