Surveyors Salary in Maryland

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Maryland nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $66,720 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly $32.08
10th percentile $45,470
90th percentile $99,960
Employed locally 40
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,470
    25th
    $50,480
    50th (median)
    $66,720
    75th
    $88,900
    90th
    $99,960

    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

    Related occupations in Maryland

    OccupationMedian salary
    Engineers, All Other $73,190
    Civil Engineers $90,190
    Industrial Engineers $127,270
    Mechanical Engineers $79,360
    Electrical Engineers $100,990
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $77,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Maryland?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Maryland is $32.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.47 or more per hour.

    Is Maryland above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Maryland is 8.3% 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 Maryland?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $45,470 per year in Maryland. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,480.