Surveyors Salary in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

Median annual salary $73,930 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly $35.55
10th percentile $50,770
90th percentile $118,750
Employed locally 1,080
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,770
    25th
    $59,540
    50th (median)
    $73,930
    75th
    $94,320
    90th
    $118,750

    Washington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $123,896 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 60% Median Surveyors salary is 40% 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

    Related occupations in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $100,370
    Engineers, All Other $162,610
    Mechanical Engineers $121,060
    Electrical Engineers $136,820
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $106,120
    Aerospace Engineers $157,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Washington?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV is $35.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.75 or more per hour.

    Is Washington above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV is 1.6% 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 Washington?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $50,770 per year in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,540.