Surveyors Salary in Salinas, CA

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

Median annual salary $101,120 +39% vs national
Median hourly $48.62
10th percentile $52,000
90th percentile $152,380
Employed locally 40
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,000
    25th
    $69,550
    50th (median)
    $101,120
    75th
    $130,950
    90th
    $152,380

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 107% Median Surveyors salary is 7% 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
    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

    Related occupations in Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $112,510
    Engineers, All Other $122,540
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $64,690
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $98,600
    Mechanical Engineers $141,420
    Industrial Engineers $91,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Salinas?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Salinas, CA is $48.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.26 or more per hour.

    Is Salinas above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Salinas, CA is 39% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $52,000 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,550.