Surveyors Salary in Southern West Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $65,200 -10.4% vs national
Median hourly $31.34
10th percentile $35,900
90th percentile $99,840
Employed locally 70
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,900
    25th
    $48,360
    50th (median)
    $65,200
    75th
    $72,280
    90th
    $99,840

    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 Southern West Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $76,670
    Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers $80,580
    Mechanical Engineers $91,520
    Electrical Engineers $106,860
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $50,250
    Industrial Engineers $77,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Southern West Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Southern West Virginia is $31.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.25 or more per hour.

    Is Southern West Virginia above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Southern West Virginia is 10.4% 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 Southern West Virginia?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $35,900 per year in Southern West Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,360.