Surveyors Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $87,070 +19.7% vs national
Median hourly $41.86
10th percentile $63,040
90th percentile $126,770
Employed locally 370
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,040
    25th
    $73,990
    50th (median)
    $87,070
    75th
    $108,760
    90th
    $126,770

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 92% Median Surveyors salary is 8% 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
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $107,320
    Salem, OR $105,000
    California $103,790
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $97,160
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $96,640
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $94,140

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $126,530
    Civil Engineers $104,360
    Electrical Engineers $114,130
    Mechanical Engineers $103,010
    Engineers, All Other $129,550
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $77,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Portland, OR-WA is $41.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.24 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Portland, OR-WA is 19.7% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $63,040 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,990.