Surveyors Salary in Jackson, MS

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

Median annual salary $50,260 -30.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.16
10th percentile $37,440
90th percentile $102,340
Employed locally 140
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,440
    25th
    $47,570
    50th (median)
    $50,260
    75th
    $76,490
    90th
    $102,340

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 83% Median Surveyors salary is 17% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $70,420
    Hattiesburg, MS $63,440
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $58,090

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$99,390
    Civil Engineers$97,780
    Electrical Engineers$105,170
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$47,930
    Mechanical Engineers$78,360
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$80,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Jackson, MS is $24.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.15 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Jackson, MS is 30.9% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $37,440 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,570.