Surveyors Salary in Tyler, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tyler, TX

Median annual salary $48,370 -33.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.26
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $81,340
Employed locally 110
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $40,870
    50th (median)
    $48,370
    75th
    $61,610
    90th
    $81,340

    Tyler economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,923 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 67% Median Surveyors salary is 33% 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
    Longview, TX $72,730
    Sherman-Denison, TX $66,980
    Killeen-Temple, TX $64,620
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $64,060
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $63,710
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $63,520

    Related occupations in Tyler, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $82,680
    Mechanical Engineers $113,710
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $39,050
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $60,200
    Electrical Engineers $91,880
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $55,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Tyler?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Tyler, TX is $23.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.82 or more per hour.

    Is Tyler above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Tyler, TX is 33.5% 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 Tyler?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Tyler, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,870.