Surveyors Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $110,450 +51.8% vs national
Median hourly $53.10
10th percentile $60,230
90th percentile $164,930
Employed locally 190
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,230
    25th
    $81,500
    50th (median)
    $110,450
    75th
    $135,030
    90th
    $164,930

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 70% Median Surveyors salary is 30% 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
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $107,320

    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
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $107,320

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Hardware Engineers$197,090
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$179,050
    Electrical Engineers$186,920
    Mechanical Engineers$147,730
    Industrial Engineers$136,290
    Engineers, All Other$157,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in San Jose, CA is $53.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.17 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in San Jose, CA is 51.8% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $60,230 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,500.