Surveyors Salary in Knoxville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Knoxville, TN

Median annual salary $72,810 +0.1% vs national
Median hourly $35.01
10th percentile $49,610
90th percentile $104,270
Employed locally 100
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,610
    25th
    $58,930
    50th (median)
    $72,810
    75th
    $84,580
    90th
    $104,270

    Knoxville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,734 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 104% Median Surveyors salary is 4% 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
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $78,970
    Clarksville, TN-KY $74,410
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $70,420
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $69,890
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $64,980

    Related occupations in Knoxville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$98,230
    Engineers, All Other$100,490
    Civil Engineers$99,810
    Mechanical Engineers$95,710
    Electrical Engineers$110,890
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$58,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Knoxville?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Knoxville, TN is $35.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.97 or more per hour.

    Is Knoxville above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Knoxville, TN is 0.1% above 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 Knoxville?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $49,610 per year in Knoxville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,930.