Surveyors Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $59,620 -18% vs national
Median hourly $28.67
10th percentile $41,150
90th percentile $109,100
Employed locally 40
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,150
    25th
    $47,150
    50th (median)
    $59,620
    75th
    $84,030
    90th
    $109,100

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 88% Median Surveyors salary is 12% 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 Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $89,960
    Mechanical Engineers $98,920
    Civil Engineers $85,450
    Electrical Engineers $105,830
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $62,710
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $75,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Roanoke?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Roanoke, VA is $28.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.45 or more per hour.

    Is Roanoke above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Roanoke, VA is 18% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $41,150 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,150.