Surveyors Salary in York, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • York-Hanover, PA

Median annual salary $63,060 -13.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.32
10th percentile $48,010
90th percentile $110,710
Employed locally 50
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,010
    25th
    $54,060
    50th (median)
    $63,060
    75th
    $79,810
    90th
    $110,710

    York economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,238 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 77% Median Surveyors salary is 23% 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 Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $104,480
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $80,290
    Reading, PA $78,610
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $78,560
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $76,470
    Pittsburgh, PA $76,400

    Related occupations in York, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $87,480
    Industrial Engineers $87,490
    Civil Engineers $85,440
    Electrical Engineers $103,330
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $60,800
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $61,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in York?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in York, PA is $30.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.19 or more per hour.

    Is York above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in York, PA is 13.3% 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 York?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $48,010 per year in York, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,060.