Surveyors Salary in Waco, TX

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

Median annual salary $55,330 -23.9% vs national
Median hourly $26.60
10th percentile $33,690
90th percentile $101,340
Employed locally 50
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,690
    25th
    $40,560
    50th (median)
    $55,330
    75th
    $82,260
    90th
    $101,340

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 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
    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 Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $101,600
    Civil Engineers $74,370
    Mechanical Engineers $95,830
    Electrical Engineers $105,370
    Aerospace Engineers $131,270
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $42,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Waco?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Waco, TX is $26.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.93 or more per hour.

    Is Waco above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Waco, TX 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $33,690 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,560.