Surveyors Salary in Hilton Head Island, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC

Median annual salary $57,090 -21.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.45
10th percentile $48,860
90th percentile $92,050
Employed locally 40
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,860
    25th
    $55,370
    50th (median)
    $57,090
    75th
    $80,300
    90th
    $92,050

    Hilton Head Island economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 70% Median Surveyors salary is 30% 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $93,100
    Wisconsin $76,790
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $76,120
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $74,420
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $72,800

    Related occupations in Hilton Head Island, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $43,340
    Civil Engineers $91,550
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $80,160
    Electrical Engineers $75,020
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $59,840
    Mechanical Engineers $104,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Hilton Head Island?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Hilton Head Island, SC is $27.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.11 or more per hour.

    Is Hilton Head Island above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Hilton Head Island, SC is 21.5% 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 Hilton Head Island?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $48,860 per year in Hilton Head Island, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,370.