Surveyors Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $115,620 +58.9% vs national
Median hourly $55.59
10th percentile $63,040
90th percentile $172,480
Employed locally 130
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,040
    25th
    $80,110
    50th (median)
    $115,620
    75th
    $150,030
    90th
    $172,480

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 161% Median Surveyors salary is 61% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $110,450
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $107,320

    Nearby metros — Surveyors salary comparison

    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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $110,450
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $107,320

    Related occupations in Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $110,920
    Electrical Engineers $126,950
    Mechanical Engineers $90,410
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $60,810
    Engineers, All Other $114,260
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $75,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Fresno?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Fresno, CA is $55.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.13 or more per hour.

    Is Fresno above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Fresno, CA is 58.9% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $63,040 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,110.