Surveyors Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $63,440 -12.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.50
10th percentile $34,690
90th percentile $115,530
Employed locally 40
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,690
    25th
    $45,310
    50th (median)
    $63,440
    75th
    $90,140
    90th
    $115,530

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 108% Median Surveyors salary is 8% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $70,420
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $58,090
    Jackson, MS $50,260

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $87,200
    Civil Engineers $96,660
    Electrical Engineers $108,200
    Mechanical Engineers $76,770
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $46,100
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $67,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Hattiesburg?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Hattiesburg, MS is $30.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.54 or more per hour.

    Is Hattiesburg above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 12.8% 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 Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $34,690 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,310.