Surveyors Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $62,100 -14.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.86
10th percentile $44,340
90th percentile $104,950
Employed locally 660
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,340
    25th
    $49,640
    50th (median)
    $62,100
    75th
    $78,110
    90th
    $104,950

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 87% Median Surveyors salary is 13% 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
    Flint, MI $75,090
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $74,570
    Flagstaff, AZ $73,420
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $72,240
    Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL $72,060
    Port St. Lucie, FL $66,960

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $102,010
    Industrial Engineers $100,090
    Mechanical Engineers $93,610
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $62,140
    Electrical Engineers $104,440
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $64,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Tampa?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Tampa, FL is $29.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.31 or more per hour.

    Is Tampa above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Tampa, FL is 14.6% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $44,340 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,640.