Surveyors Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $91,840 +26.3% vs national
Median hourly $44.16
10th percentile $50,890
90th percentile $139,270
Employed locally 1,460
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,890
    25th
    $70,050
    50th (median)
    $91,840
    75th
    $111,230
    90th
    $139,270

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 94% Median Surveyors salary is 6% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $110,450
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $93,100
    Syracuse, NY $81,390
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $73,530
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $71,640
    Rochester, NY $67,910

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $106,130
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $98,870
    Industrial Engineers $107,000
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $74,760
    Mechanical Engineers $111,270
    Electrical Engineers $127,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in New York, NY-NJ is $44.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.05 or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in New York, NY-NJ is 26.3% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $50,890 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,050.