Surveyors Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Median annual salary $86,610 +19.1% vs national
Median hourly $41.64
10th percentile $73,790
90th percentile $135,140
Employed locally 50
National median $72,740

Compare Surveyors salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Sioux Falls, SD-MN stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Surveyors
in
Sioux Falls, SD-MN
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,790
    25th
    $74,140
    50th (median)
    $86,610
    75th
    $98,570
    90th
    $135,140

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 106% Median Surveyors salary is 6% 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
    Rapid City, SD $84,420

    Related occupations in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $98,010
    Mechanical Engineers $94,780
    Industrial Engineers $92,170
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $58,790
    Electrical Engineers $101,700
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $49,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Sioux Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is $41.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.92 or more per hour.

    Is Sioux Falls above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is 19.1% 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 Sioux Falls?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $73,790 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,140.