Surveyors Salary in Huntsville, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Huntsville, AL

Median annual salary $66,090 -9.1% vs national
Median hourly $31.77
10th percentile $44,140
90th percentile $102,190
Employed locally 190
National median $72,740

Compare Surveyors salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Huntsville, AL stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Surveyors
in
Huntsville, AL
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,140
    25th
    $53,800
    50th (median)
    $66,090
    75th
    $85,560
    90th
    $102,190

    Huntsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,529 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 79% Median Surveyors salary is 21% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $110,450
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $107,320
    Salem, OR $105,000
    California $103,790
    Salinas, CA $101,120
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $93,100

    Related occupations in Huntsville, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Aerospace Engineers $139,110
    Engineers, All Other $148,430
    Electrical Engineers $129,020
    Mechanical Engineers $102,780
    Industrial Engineers $106,010
    Civil Engineers $102,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Huntsville?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Huntsville, AL is $31.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.70 or more per hour.

    Is Huntsville above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Huntsville, AL is 9.1% 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 Huntsville?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $44,140 per year in Huntsville, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,800.