Surveyors Salary in Gainesville, GA

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

Median annual salary $60,530 -16.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.10
10th percentile $45,470
90th percentile $114,470
Employed locally 30
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,470
    25th
    $48,150
    50th (median)
    $60,530
    75th
    $78,440
    90th
    $114,470

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,430 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 78% Median Surveyors salary is 22% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $96,640
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $74,500
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $74,420
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $74,240
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $71,640
    Michigan $69,990

    Related occupations in Gainesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $84,590
    Industrial Engineers $92,100
    Civil Engineers $75,730
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $57,180
    Engineers, All Other $101,690
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $54,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Gainesville?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Gainesville, GA is $29.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.72 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Gainesville, GA is 16.8% 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 $45,470 per year in Gainesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,150.