Surveyors Salary in Redding, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Redding, CA

Median annual salary $121,250 +66.7% vs national
Median hourly $58.29
10th percentile $72,640
90th percentile $156,090
Employed locally 40
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,640
    25th
    $83,650
    50th (median)
    $121,250
    75th
    $142,390
    90th
    $156,090

    Redding economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,931 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 169% Median Surveyors salary is 69% 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
    Fresno, CA $115,620
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $110,450
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $107,320

    Nearby metros — Surveyors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Yuba City, CA $130,730
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $124,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $122,690
    Fresno, CA $115,620
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $110,450
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $107,320

    Related occupations in Redding, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $127,130
    Electrical Engineers $125,890
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $120,060
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $76,130
    Mechanical Engineers $103,790
    Engineers, All Other $104,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Redding?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Redding, CA is $58.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.18 or more per hour.

    Is Redding above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Redding, CA is 66.7% 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 Redding?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $72,640 per year in Redding, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,650.