Surveyors Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $76,400 +5% vs national
Median hourly $36.73
10th percentile $46,520
90th percentile $112,070
Employed locally 240
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,520
    25th
    $53,690
    50th (median)
    $76,400
    75th
    $98,290
    90th
    $112,070

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 103% Median Surveyors salary is 3% above 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
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $104,480
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $80,290
    Reading, PA $78,610
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $78,560
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $76,470
    Lancaster, PA $73,680

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $95,770
    Mechanical Engineers $97,580
    Industrial Engineers $95,630
    Electrical Engineers $102,630
    Engineers, All Other $98,480
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $62,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Pittsburgh?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Pittsburgh, PA is $36.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.03 or more per hour.

    Is Pittsburgh above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 5% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $46,520 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,690.