Surveyors Salary in Shreveport, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Shreveport-Bossier City, LA

Median annual salary $57,620 -20.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.70
10th percentile $37,920
90th percentile $99,670
Employed locally 50
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,920
    25th
    $43,550
    50th (median)
    $57,620
    75th
    $73,680
    90th
    $99,670

    Shreveport economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,635 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 105% Median Surveyors salary is 5% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $122,690
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $110,450
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $103,230
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $97,160
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $96,640
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $90,610

    Related occupations in Shreveport, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Engineers, All Other$93,330
    Civil Engineers$97,520
    Industrial Engineers$104,810
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$71,160
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$65,360
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$72,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Shreveport?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Shreveport, LA is $27.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.19 or more per hour.

    Is Shreveport above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Shreveport, LA is 20.8% 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 Shreveport?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $37,920 per year in Shreveport, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,550.