Surveyors Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $76,470 +5.1% vs national
Median hourly $36.76
10th percentile $50,160
90th percentile $107,130
Employed locally 100
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,160
    25th
    $62,950
    50th (median)
    $76,470
    75th
    $86,460
    90th
    $107,130

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 96% Median Surveyors salary is 4% 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 Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $104,480
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $80,290
    Reading, PA $78,610
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $78,560
    Pittsburgh, PA $76,400
    Lancaster, PA $73,680

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $92,000
    Mechanical Engineers $96,050
    Industrial Engineers $95,220
    Electrical Engineers $102,460
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $63,800
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $58,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Harrisburg?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Harrisburg, PA is $36.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.45 or more per hour.

    Is Harrisburg above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Harrisburg, PA is 5.1% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $50,160 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,950.