Surveyors Salary in Mobile, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mobile, AL

Median annual salary $63,640 -12.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.59
10th percentile $41,600
90th percentile $112,010
Employed locally 90
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,600
    25th
    $52,530
    50th (median)
    $63,640
    75th
    $87,560
    90th
    $112,010

    Mobile economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,119 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 109% Median Surveyors salary is 9% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $110,450
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $107,320
    Salem, OR $105,000
    California $103,790
    Salinas, CA $101,120
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $93,100

    Related occupations in Mobile, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $103,120
    Mechanical Engineers $100,970
    Industrial Engineers $104,220
    Electrical Engineers $98,910
    Aerospace Engineers $93,210
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $54,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Mobile?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Mobile, AL is $30.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.55 or more per hour.

    Is Mobile above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Mobile, AL is 12.5% 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 Mobile?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $41,600 per year in Mobile, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,530.