Surveyors Salary in Southwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $62,630 -13.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.11
10th percentile $39,480
90th percentile $101,080
Employed locally 100
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,480
    25th
    $55,340
    50th (median)
    $62,630
    75th
    $81,920
    90th
    $101,080

    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 Southwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$96,460
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$73,520
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$42,170
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$68,380
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians$59,020
    Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$80,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Southwest Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Southwest Colorado is $30.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.70 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Colorado above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Southwest Colorado is 13.9% 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 Southwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $39,480 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,340.