Surveyors Salary in Nashville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Median annual salary $78,970 +8.6% vs national
Median hourly $37.97
10th percentile $50,500
90th percentile $112,670
Employed locally 240
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,500
    25th
    $59,630
    50th (median)
    $78,970
    75th
    $92,310
    90th
    $112,670

    Nashville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 96% Median Surveyors salary is 4% 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
    Clarksville, TN-KY $74,410
    Knoxville, TN $72,810
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $70,420
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $69,890
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $64,980

    Related occupations in Nashville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$102,850
    Civil Engineers$99,780
    Engineers, All Other$103,400
    Mechanical Engineers$101,600
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$96,930
    Electrical Engineers$109,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Nashville?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Nashville, TN is $37.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.24 or more per hour.

    Is Nashville above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Nashville, TN is 8.6% 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 Nashville?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $50,500 per year in Nashville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,630.