Surveyors Salary in Lancaster, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lancaster, PA

Median annual salary $73,680 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $35.43
10th percentile $50,900
90th percentile $102,040
Employed locally 50
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,900
    25th
    $62,220
    50th (median)
    $73,680
    75th
    $78,850
    90th
    $102,040

    Lancaster economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 88% Median Surveyors salary is 12% 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 Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $104,480
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $80,290
    Reading, PA $78,610
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $78,560
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $76,470
    Pittsburgh, PA $76,400

    Related occupations in Lancaster, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $84,970
    Industrial Engineers $95,220
    Civil Engineers $88,790
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $60,630
    Electrical Engineers $100,160
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $64,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Lancaster?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Lancaster, PA is $35.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.01 or more per hour.

    Is Lancaster above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Lancaster, PA is 1.3% 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 Lancaster?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $50,900 per year in Lancaster, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,220.