Surveyors Salary in Gainesville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, FL

Median annual salary $60,270 -17.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.98
10th percentile $44,160
90th percentile $101,210
Employed locally 60
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,160
    25th
    $48,310
    50th (median)
    $60,270
    75th
    $77,750
    90th
    $101,210

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,946 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 102% Median Surveyors salary is 2% 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
    Flint, MI $75,090
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $74,570
    Flagstaff, AZ $73,420
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $72,240
    Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL $72,060
    Port St. Lucie, FL $66,960

    Related occupations in Gainesville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $95,960
    Engineers, All Other $73,260
    Industrial Engineers $97,340
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $59,670
    Electrical Engineers $111,170
    Mechanical Engineers $83,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Gainesville?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Gainesville, FL is $28.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.10 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Gainesville, FL is 17.1% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $44,160 per year in Gainesville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,310.