Surveyors Salary in South Central Tennessee

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $75,840 +4.3% vs national
Median hourly $36.46
10th percentile $46,410
90th percentile $101,520
Employed locally 30
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,410
    25th
    $53,090
    50th (median)
    $75,840
    75th
    $77,320
    90th
    $101,520

    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

    Related occupations in South Central Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$90,070
    Mechanical Engineers$99,330
    Aerospace Engineers$114,940
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$53,210
    Engineers, All Other$100,940
    Electrical Engineers$101,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in South Central Tennessee?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in South Central Tennessee is $36.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.81 or more per hour.

    Is South Central Tennessee above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in South Central Tennessee is 4.3% 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 South Central Tennessee?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $46,410 per year in South Central Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,090.