Surveyors Salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

Median annual salary $80,290 +10.4% vs national
Median hourly $38.60
10th percentile $46,820
90th percentile $122,020
Employed locally 600
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,820
    25th
    $69,450
    50th (median)
    $80,290
    75th
    $98,560
    90th
    $122,020

    Minneapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 82% Median Surveyors salary is 18% 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
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $86,610
    Fargo, ND-MN $81,860
    Duluth, MN-WI $77,830

    Related occupations in Minneapolis, MN-WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$102,440
    Mechanical Engineers$100,740
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$68,600
    Civil Engineers$102,190
    Electrical Engineers$106,960
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$98,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Minneapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Minneapolis, MN-WI is $38.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.28 or more per hour.

    Is Minneapolis above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI is 10.4% 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 Minneapolis?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $46,820 per year in Minneapolis, MN-WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,450.