Surveyors Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $90,610 +24.6% vs national
Median hourly $43.56
10th percentile $59,600
90th percentile $129,200
Employed locally 40
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,600
    25th
    $75,650
    50th (median)
    $90,610
    75th
    $100,000
    90th
    $129,200

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 96% Median Surveyors salary is 4% 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
    Bellingham, WA $106,590
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $98,720
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $91,840
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $88,340
    Washington $88,340
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $87,070

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $102,530
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $74,360
    Mechanical Engineers $95,690
    Electrical Engineers $85,520
    Environmental Engineers $105,090
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $96,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Olympia?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Olympia, WA is $43.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.93 or more per hour.

    Is Olympia above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Olympia, WA is 24.6% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $59,600 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,650.