Surveyors Salary in Southwest New York

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

Median annual salary $70,420 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $33.85
10th percentile $39,480
90th percentile $108,930
Employed locally 30
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,480
    25th
    $45,760
    50th (median)
    $70,420
    75th
    $99,880
    90th
    $108,930

    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 New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $93,540
    Mechanical Engineers $99,040
    Civil Engineers $89,190
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $68,310
    Engineers, All Other $112,790
    Electrical Engineers $100,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Southwest New York?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Southwest New York is $33.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.37 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest New York above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Southwest New York is 3.2% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $39,480 per year in Southwest New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,760.