Surveyors Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $57,170 -21.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.49
10th percentile $38,980
90th percentile $95,130
Employed locally 520
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,980
    25th
    $46,830
    50th (median)
    $57,170
    75th
    $76,870
    90th
    $95,130

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 77% Median Surveyors salary is 23% 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
    Longview, TX $72,730
    Sherman-Denison, TX $66,980
    Killeen-Temple, TX $64,620
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $64,060
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $63,710
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $63,520

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$84,880
    Industrial Engineers$102,370
    Mechanical Engineers$101,710
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$66,820
    Engineers, All Other$115,360
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$59,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in San Antonio, TX is $27.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.58 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in San Antonio, TX is 21.4% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $38,980 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,830.