Surveyors Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $64,790 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly $31.15
10th percentile $42,340
90th percentile $104,300
Employed locally 520
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,340
    25th
    $50,710
    50th (median)
    $64,790
    75th
    $82,980
    90th
    $104,300

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 83% Median Surveyors salary is 17% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Surveyors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $122,690
    Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area $104,050
    Modesto, CA $101,690
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $97,160
    East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $81,050
    Montana $79,230

    Related occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $97,930
    Industrial Engineers $95,610
    Electrical Engineers $113,310
    Mechanical Engineers $86,390
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $62,290
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $97,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in St. Louis, MO-IL is $31.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.38 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 10.9% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $42,340 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,710.