Surveyors Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $65,480 -10% vs national
Median hourly $31.48
10th percentile $45,350
90th percentile $102,660
Employed locally 100
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,350
    25th
    $60,210
    50th (median)
    $65,480
    75th
    $78,030
    90th
    $102,660

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 95% Median Surveyors salary is 5% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $79,780
    Clarksville, TN-KY $74,410
    Topeka, KS $72,180
    Joplin, MO-KS $65,340
    Manhattan, KS $65,130
    Jacksonville, FL $63,900

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Aerospace Engineers $127,050
    Industrial Engineers $98,840
    Mechanical Engineers $91,770
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $58,870
    Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians $76,130
    Civil Engineers $80,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Wichita?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Wichita, KS is $31.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.07 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Wichita, KS is 10% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $45,350 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,210.