Surveyors Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $76,820 +5.6% vs national
Median hourly $36.93
10th percentile $55,120
90th percentile $116,660
Employed locally 190
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,120
    25th
    $59,890
    50th (median)
    $76,820
    75th
    $90,710
    90th
    $116,660

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 101% Median Surveyors salary is 1% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $80,290
    Madison, WI $79,570
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $78,560
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $78,200
    Duluth, MN-WI $77,830
    Wisconsin $76,790

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $97,960
    Mechanical Engineers $96,620
    Civil Engineers $93,350
    Electrical Engineers $101,000
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $64,780
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $62,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Milwaukee, WI is $36.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.80 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Milwaukee, WI is 5.6% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $55,120 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,890.