Surveyors Salary in Manhattan, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Manhattan, KS

Median annual salary $65,130 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $31.31
10th percentile $45,650
90th percentile $91,900
Employed locally 40
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,650
    25th
    $60,320
    50th (median)
    $65,130
    75th
    $80,390
    90th
    $91,900

    Manhattan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,096 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 102% Median Surveyors salary is 2% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $79,780
    Clarksville, TN-KY $74,410
    Topeka, KS $72,180
    Wichita, KS $65,480
    Joplin, MO-KS $65,340
    Jacksonville, FL $63,900

    Related occupations in Manhattan, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $94,720
    Mechanical Engineers $90,620
    Electrical Engineers $90,430
    Industrial Engineers $99,970
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $58,930
    Engineers, All Other $63,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Manhattan?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Manhattan, KS is $31.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.18 or more per hour.

    Is Manhattan above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Manhattan, KS is 10.5% 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 Manhattan?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $45,650 per year in Manhattan, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,320.