Surveyors Salary in Lubbock, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lubbock, TX

Median annual salary $59,640 -18% vs national
Median hourly $28.67
10th percentile $39,560
90th percentile $95,940
Employed locally 90
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,560
    25th
    $45,760
    50th (median)
    $59,640
    75th
    $95,940
    90th
    $95,940

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 96% Median Surveyors salary is 4% 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
    Longview, TX $72,730
    Sherman-Denison, TX $66,980
    Killeen-Temple, TX $64,620
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $64,060
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $63,710
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $63,520

    Related occupations in Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $77,940
    Petroleum Engineers $143,120
    Industrial Engineers $96,250
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $55,450
    Electrical Engineers $100,540
    Mechanical Engineers $87,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Lubbock?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Lubbock, TX is $28.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.40 or more per hour.

    Is Lubbock above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Lubbock, TX is 18% below 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $39,560 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,760.