Surveyors Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • Iowa
Surveyors in Iowa earn a median salary of $80,306 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, +10.4% vs the national median of $72,740. An estimated 340 surveyors are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $74,870 to $97,160 depending on location.
$80,306
Avg median salary in Iowa
$97,160
Highest paying metro
$74,870
Lowest paying metro
340
Employed in Iowa
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inSurveyors salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport, IA-IL | $97,160 | $72,050 | $101,960 | 40 |
| Des Moines, IA | $76,920 | $66,380 | $93,940 | 170 |
| Southeast Iowa | $76,760 | $59,340 | $104,730 | 50 |
| Northwest Iowa | $75,820 | $64,460 | $95,690 | 30 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $74,870 | $64,120 | $87,080 | 50 |