Surveyors Salary in Grand Junction, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Junction, CO

Median annual salary $70,480 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $33.89
10th percentile $49,880
90th percentile $102,120
Employed locally 60
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,880
    25th
    $52,530
    50th (median)
    $70,480
    75th
    $83,890
    90th
    $102,120

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 99% Median Surveyors salary is 1% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $122,690
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $107,320
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $98,720
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $94,140
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $87,070
    Boulder, CO $80,940

    Related occupations in Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$92,450
    Mechanical Engineers$88,290
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians$44,150
    Industrial Engineers$94,550
    Petroleum Engineers$161,940
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$66,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Grand Junction?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Grand Junction, CO is $33.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.21 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Junction above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Grand Junction, CO is 3.1% 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 Grand Junction?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $49,880 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,530.