Surveyors Salary in Northern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $74,500 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $35.82
10th percentile $55,990
90th percentile $103,390
Employed locally 40
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,990
    25th
    $59,330
    50th (median)
    $74,500
    75th
    $89,110
    90th
    $103,390

    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

    Related occupations in Northern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$84,500
    Mechanical Engineers$84,200
    Electrical Engineers$101,160
    Civil Engineers$78,460
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$60,900
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$71,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Northern Michigan?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Northern Michigan is $35.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.01 or more per hour.

    Is Northern Michigan above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Northern Michigan is 2.4% 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 Northern Michigan?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $55,990 per year in Northern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,330.