Surveyors Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $103,930 +42.9% vs national
Median hourly $49.97
10th percentile $52,520
90th percentile $152,640
Employed locally 760
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,520
    25th
    $78,730
    50th (median)
    $103,930
    75th
    $133,100
    90th
    $152,640

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 111% Median Surveyors salary is 11% 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
    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

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$105,290
    Industrial Engineers$108,300
    Mechanical Engineers$114,290
    Engineers, All Other$122,000
    Electrical Engineers$134,900
    Aerospace Engineers$143,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Los Angeles, CA is $49.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.51 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Los Angeles, CA is 42.9% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $52,520 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,730.