Surveyors Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $95,890 +31.8% vs national
Median hourly $46.10
10th percentile $67,570
90th percentile $128,420
Employed locally 90
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,570
    25th
    $72,120
    50th (median)
    $95,890
    75th
    $111,340
    90th
    $128,420

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 113% Median Surveyors salary is 13% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $96,640
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $79,040
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $65,850
    Jacksonville, FL $63,900

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$59,740
    Industrial Engineers$100,170
    Civil Engineers$99,330
    Mechanical Engineers$98,490
    Engineers, All Other$98,760
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$65,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Reno?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Reno, NV is $46.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.64 or more per hour.

    Is Reno above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Reno, NV is 31.8% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $67,570 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,120.