Surveyors Salary in Northwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $74,790 +2.8% vs national
Median hourly $35.96
10th percentile $46,180
90th percentile $110,700
Employed locally 90
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,180
    25th
    $61,400
    50th (median)
    $74,790
    75th
    $92,000
    90th
    $110,700

    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 Northwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $85,810
    Civil Engineers $101,440
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $58,640
    Landscape Architects $63,320
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $74,570
    Petroleum Engineers $146,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Northwest Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Northwest Colorado is $35.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.78 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Colorado above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Northwest Colorado is 2.8% 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 Northwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $46,180 per year in Northwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,400.