Surveyors Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $79,350 +9.1% vs national
Median hourly $38.15
10th percentile $49,250
90th percentile $101,850
Employed locally 1,060
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,250
    25th
    $63,000
    50th (median)
    $79,350
    75th
    $96,400
    90th
    $101,850

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 94% Median Surveyors salary is 6% 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
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $82,280
    Tucson, AZ $74,080
    Flagstaff, AZ $73,420
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $72,760
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $70,890

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $110,100
    Civil Engineers $95,400
    Mechanical Engineers $102,300
    Computer Hardware Engineers $163,220
    Electrical Engineers $109,820
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $136,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Phoenix, AZ is $38.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.53 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Phoenix, AZ is 9.1% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $49,250 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,000.