Surveyors Salary in Grand Rapids, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI

Median annual salary $74,430 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly $35.78
10th percentile $49,060
90th percentile $99,840
Employed locally 170
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,060
    25th
    $61,530
    50th (median)
    $74,430
    75th
    $92,620
    90th
    $99,840

    Grand Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,296 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 93% Median Surveyors salary is 7% 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
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $83,910
    Saginaw, MI $83,390
    Ann Arbor, MI $81,420
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $80,370
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $80,290
    Bloomington, IN $79,820

    Related occupations in Grand Rapids, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $96,240
    Mechanical Engineers $92,420
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $61,020
    Electrical Engineers $99,990
    Civil Engineers $85,080
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $66,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Grand Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Grand Rapids, MI is $35.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.92 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Rapids above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Grand Rapids, MI is 2.3% 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 Grand Rapids?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $49,060 per year in Grand Rapids, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,530.