Surveyors Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $63,390 -12.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.47
10th percentile $39,220
90th percentile $100,280
Employed locally 270
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,220
    25th
    $49,460
    50th (median)
    $63,390
    75th
    $88,000
    90th
    $100,280

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 67% Median Surveyors salary is 33% 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
    Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area $104,050
    South Dakota $86,260
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $83,910
    Portland-South Portland, ME $80,800
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $79,640
    Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT $78,350

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $92,210
    Industrial Engineers $101,340
    Mechanical Engineers $100,580
    Electrical Engineers $103,380
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $84,810
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $64,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Salt Lake City, UT is $30.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.76 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 12.9% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $39,220 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,460.