Surveyors Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $105,000 +44.3% vs national
Median hourly $50.48
10th percentile $63,300
90th percentile $133,720
Employed locally 50
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,300
    25th
    $80,370
    50th (median)
    $105,000
    75th
    $121,250
    90th
    $133,720

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 138% Median Surveyors salary is 38% 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
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $107,320
    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
    Bend, OR $92,670

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $112,430
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $75,710
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $86,200
    Mechanical Engineers $95,260
    Engineers, All Other $124,220
    Electrical Engineers $99,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Salem?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Salem, OR is $50.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.50 or more per hour.

    Is Salem above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Salem, OR is 44.3% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $63,300 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,370.