Surveyors Salary in Wilmington, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wilmington, NC

Median annual salary $59,000 -18.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.36
10th percentile $36,190
90th percentile $121,260
Employed locally 70
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,190
    25th
    $48,700
    50th (median)
    $59,000
    75th
    $93,590
    90th
    $121,260

    Wilmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 80% Median Surveyors salary is 20% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $122,690
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $87,070
    Anchorage, AK $85,520
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $82,600
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $79,100
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $78,130

    Related occupations in Wilmington, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $92,670
    Electrical Engineers $100,310
    Industrial Engineers $101,800
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $49,230
    Mechanical Engineers $100,340
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $78,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Wilmington?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Wilmington, NC is $28.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.61 or more per hour.

    Is Wilmington above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Wilmington, NC is 18.9% 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 Wilmington?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $36,190 per year in Wilmington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,700.