Surveyors Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $72,180 -0.8% vs national
Median hourly $34.70
10th percentile $41,880
90th percentile $94,810
Employed locally 30
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,880
    25th
    $61,870
    50th (median)
    $72,180
    75th
    $82,700
    90th
    $94,810

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 106% Median Surveyors salary is 6% above 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $79,780
    Clarksville, TN-KY $74,410
    Wichita, KS $65,480
    Joplin, MO-KS $65,340
    Manhattan, KS $65,130
    Jacksonville, FL $63,900

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $87,980
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $57,430
    Electrical Engineers $109,250
    Industrial Engineers $105,680
    Mechanical Engineers $98,250
    Engineers, All Other $60,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Topeka, KS is $34.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.73 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Topeka, KS is 0.8% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $41,880 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,870.