Surveyors Salary in Southeast Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,640 -31.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.87
10th percentile $25,580
90th percentile $85,760
Employed locally 80
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,580
    25th
    $30,470
    50th (median)
    $49,640
    75th
    $72,330
    90th
    $85,760

    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 Southeast Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $85,510
    Mechanical Engineers $78,640
    Civil Engineers $73,840
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $39,460
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $55,480
    Electrical Engineers $95,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Southeast Missouri?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Southeast Missouri is $23.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.39 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Missouri above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Southeast Missouri is 31.8% 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 Southeast Missouri?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $25,580 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,470.