Surveyors Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $55,390 -23.9% vs national
Median hourly $26.63
10th percentile $32,900
90th percentile $95,600
Employed locally 40
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,900
    25th
    $47,970
    50th (median)
    $55,390
    75th
    $86,780
    90th
    $95,600

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 92% Median Surveyors salary is 8% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $110,450
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $107,320
    Salem, OR $105,000
    California $103,790
    Salinas, CA $101,120
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $93,100

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $105,530
    Civil Engineers $88,290
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $51,530
    Mechanical Engineers $110,030
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $52,610
    Electrical Engineers $130,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Tuscaloosa?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Tuscaloosa, AL is $26.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.71 or more per hour.

    Is Tuscaloosa above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 23.9% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $32,900 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,970.