Surveyors Salary in Missoula, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Missoula, MT

Median annual salary $78,930 +8.5% vs national
Median hourly $37.95
10th percentile $63,370
90th percentile $106,070
Employed locally 80
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,370
    25th
    $64,790
    50th (median)
    $78,930
    75th
    $94,900
    90th
    $106,070

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 111% Median Surveyors salary is 11% 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
    Bozeman, MT $88,010
    Billings, MT $82,550
    Helena, MT $76,920

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $80,150
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $76,970
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $64,830
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $49,310
    Electrical Engineers $97,360
    Mechanical Engineers $83,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Missoula?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Missoula, MT is $37.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.35 or more per hour.

    Is Missoula above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Missoula, MT is 8.5% 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 Missoula?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $63,370 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,790.