Surveyors Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $69,690 -4.2% vs national
Median hourly $33.51
10th percentile $48,470
90th percentile $117,890
Employed locally 190
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,470
    25th
    $56,820
    50th (median)
    $69,690
    75th
    $90,800
    90th
    $117,890

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 83% Median Surveyors salary is 17% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $110,450
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $88,340
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $87,070
    Nevada $82,990
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $82,600
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $82,280

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $88,920
    Electrical Engineers $110,500
    Industrial Engineers $100,720
    Mechanical Engineers $101,210
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $96,150
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $92,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Richmond, VA is $33.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.00 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Richmond, VA is 4.2% below 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $48,470 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,820.