Surveyors Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $104,480 +43.6% vs national
Median hourly $50.23
10th percentile $64,090
90th percentile $157,360
Employed locally 50
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,090
    25th
    $77,080
    50th (median)
    $104,480
    75th
    $130,730
    90th
    $157,360

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 112% Median Surveyors salary is 12% 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 San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $110,920
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $68,630
    Engineers, All Other $119,810
    Mechanical Engineers $102,200
    Electrical Engineers $129,070
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $97,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in San Luis Obispo, CA is $50.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.20 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 43.6% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $64,090 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,080.