Surveyors Salary in Odessa, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Odessa, TX

Median annual salary $50,200 -31% vs national
Median hourly $24.14
10th percentile $37,590
90th percentile $95,710
Employed locally 70
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,590
    25th
    $50,190
    50th (median)
    $50,200
    75th
    $93,300
    90th
    $95,710

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 71% Median Surveyors salary is 29% 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
    Longview, TX $72,730
    Sherman-Denison, TX $66,980
    Killeen-Temple, TX $64,620
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $64,060
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $63,710
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $63,520

    Related occupations in Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Petroleum Engineers $134,280
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $79,800
    Civil Engineers $80,210
    Mechanical Engineers $102,870
    Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors $124,980
    Industrial Engineers $104,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Odessa?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Odessa, TX is $24.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.75 or more per hour.

    Is Odessa above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Odessa, TX is 31% below 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $37,590 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,190.