Surveyors Salary in Greensboro, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greensboro-High Point, NC

Median annual salary $78,110 +7.4% vs national
Median hourly $37.55
10th percentile $45,130
90th percentile $129,580
Employed locally 60
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,130
    25th
    $60,570
    50th (median)
    $78,110
    75th
    $106,730
    90th
    $129,580

    Greensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,083 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 124% Median Surveyors salary is 24% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $122,690
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $87,070
    Anchorage, AK $85,520
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $82,600
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $79,100
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $78,130

    Related occupations in Greensboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $89,360
    Mechanical Engineers $106,430
    Civil Engineers $90,430
    Electrical Engineers $105,360
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $50,930
    Engineers, All Other $100,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Greensboro?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Greensboro, NC is $37.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.39 or more per hour.

    Is Greensboro above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Greensboro, NC is 7.4% 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 Greensboro?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $45,130 per year in Greensboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,570.