Surveyors Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $73,890 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly $35.52
10th percentile $45,100
90th percentile $113,890
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,100
    25th
    $53,910
    50th (median)
    $73,890
    75th
    $100,830
    90th
    $113,890

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $78,130
    Clarksville, TN-KY $74,410
    East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $68,760
    Kentucky $67,060
    West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $67,050
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $66,860

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $103,460
    Mechanical Engineers $104,940
    Civil Engineers $103,350
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $54,080
    Electrical Engineers $101,160
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $95,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Lexington?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Lexington, KY is $35.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.34 or more per hour.

    Is Lexington above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Lexington, KY is 1.6% 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $45,100 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,910.