Surveyors Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $74,080 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly $35.61
10th percentile $46,370
90th percentile $92,920
Employed locally 130
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,370
    25th
    $58,330
    50th (median)
    $74,080
    75th
    $90,700
    90th
    $92,920

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 109% Median Surveyors salary is 9% 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
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $82,280
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $79,350
    Flagstaff, AZ $73,420
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $72,760
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $70,890

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical Engineers $110,510
    Mechanical Engineers $110,730
    Industrial Engineers $112,940
    Engineers, All Other $119,160
    Civil Engineers $75,900
    Aerospace Engineers $111,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Tucson?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Tucson, AZ is $35.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.16 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Tucson, AZ is 1.8% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $46,370 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,330.