Surveyors Salary in Southwest Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $51,560 -29.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.79
10th percentile $43,260
90th percentile $64,110
Employed locally 70
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,260
    25th
    $51,560
    50th (median)
    $51,560
    75th
    $51,560
    90th
    $64,110

    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 Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Engineers, All Other $88,780
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $48,250
    Industrial Engineers $94,850
    Civil Engineers $102,140
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $75,350
    Mechanical Engineers $84,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Southwest Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Southwest Louisiana is $24.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.82 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Louisiana above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Southwest Louisiana is 29.1% 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 Louisiana?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $43,260 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,560.