Surveyors Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $62,500 -14.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.05
10th percentile $34,410
90th percentile $91,030
Employed locally 80
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,410
    25th
    $43,040
    50th (median)
    $62,500
    75th
    $91,030
    90th
    $91,030

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 120% Median Surveyors salary is 20% 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
    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 McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $76,930
    Electrical Engineers $77,960
    Industrial Engineers $83,840
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $49,550
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $45,690
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $62,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in McAllen, TX is $30.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.99 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in McAllen, TX is 14.1% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $34,410 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,040.