Surveyors Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $79,570 +9.4% vs national
Median hourly $38.25
10th percentile $58,010
90th percentile $112,880
Employed locally 100
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,010
    25th
    $62,560
    50th (median)
    $79,570
    75th
    $93,380
    90th
    $112,880

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 92% Median Surveyors salary is 8% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $80,290
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $78,560
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $78,200
    Duluth, MN-WI $77,830
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $76,820
    Wisconsin $76,790

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $96,910
    Industrial Engineers $98,360
    Mechanical Engineers $96,680
    Electrical Engineers $102,670
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $65,510
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $100,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Madison, WI is $38.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.01 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Madison, WI is 9.4% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $58,010 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,560.