Surveyors Salary in Southwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $76,330 +4.9% vs national
Median hourly $36.70
10th percentile $46,890
90th percentile $90,870
Employed locally 30
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,890
    25th
    $58,080
    50th (median)
    $76,330
    75th
    $82,240
    90th
    $90,870

    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 Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $86,600
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $68,850
    Civil Engineers $81,460
    Mechanical Engineers $84,440
    Electrical Engineers $102,340
    Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers $94,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Southwest Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Southwest Virginia is $36.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.61 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Virginia above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Southwest Virginia is 4.9% above 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 Virginia?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $46,890 per year in Southwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,080.