Surveyors Salary in Northwest Iowa

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

Median annual salary $75,820 +4.2% vs national
Median hourly $36.45
10th percentile $58,840
90th percentile $104,180
Employed locally 30
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,840
    25th
    $64,460
    50th (median)
    $75,820
    75th
    $95,690
    90th
    $104,180

    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 Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $82,530
    Mechanical Engineers $80,040
    Civil Engineers $82,080
    Electrical Engineers $105,810
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $61,690
    Mechanical Drafters $61,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Northwest Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Northwest Iowa is $36.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.64 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Iowa above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Northwest Iowa is 4.2% 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 Iowa?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $58,840 per year in Northwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,460.