Surveyors Salary in Midland, TX

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

Median annual salary $58,110 -20.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.94
10th percentile $36,480
90th percentile $99,870
Employed locally 210
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,480
    25th
    $47,400
    50th (median)
    $58,110
    75th
    $79,250
    90th
    $99,870

    Midland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,442 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 62% Median Surveyors salary is 38% 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 Midland, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Petroleum Engineers $165,880
    Industrial Engineers $137,110
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $68,780
    Civil Engineers $98,500
    Mechanical Engineers $122,270
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $46,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Midland?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Midland, TX is $27.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.53 or more per hour.

    Is Midland above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Midland, TX is 20.1% 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 Midland?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $36,480 per year in Midland, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,400.