Surveyors Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $76,430 +5.1% vs national
Median hourly $36.75
10th percentile $47,640
90th percentile $97,260
Employed locally 40
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,640
    25th
    $59,710
    50th (median)
    $76,430
    75th
    $89,110
    90th
    $97,260

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 108% Median Surveyors salary is 8% 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
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $83,910
    Saginaw, MI $83,390
    Ann Arbor, MI $81,420
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $80,370
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $80,290
    Bloomington, IN $79,820

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $98,800
    Mechanical Engineers $97,690
    Civil Engineers $92,680
    Electrical Engineers $82,020
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $69,080
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $59,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Lansing, MI is $36.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.10 or more per hour.

    Is Lansing above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Lansing, MI is 5.1% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $47,640 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,710.