Surveyors Salary in Western Washington

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Washington nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $78,000 +7.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.50
10th percentile $63,530
90th percentile $116,500
Employed locally 40
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,530
    25th
    $74,560
    50th (median)
    $78,000
    75th
    $88,400
    90th
    $116,500

    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 Western Washington

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$95,170
    Electrical Engineers$104,850
    Mechanical Engineers$94,400
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$67,990
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$92,180
    Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$79,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Western Washington?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Western Washington is $37.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.37 or more per hour.

    Is Western Washington above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Western Washington is 7.2% 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 Western Washington?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $63,530 per year in Western Washington. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,560.