Surveyors Salary in Modesto, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $101,690 +39.8% vs national
Median hourly $48.89
10th percentile $64,120
90th percentile $156,160
Employed locally 50
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,120
    25th
    $78,470
    50th (median)
    $101,690
    75th
    $127,000
    90th
    $156,160

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 128% Median Surveyors salary is 28% 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
    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

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $103,040
    Industrial Engineers $104,170
    Mechanical Engineers $99,090
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $61,410
    Engineers, All Other $108,230
    Electrical Engineers $112,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Modesto?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Modesto, CA is $48.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.13 or more per hour.

    Is Modesto above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Modesto, CA is 39.8% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $64,120 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,470.