SOC 17-1022 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Surveyors is $72,738 per year ($34.97/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $53,581 and $94,557 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $116,334 per year. There are approximately 53,080 surveyors employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $21.00 | $43,680 |
| P25 | $25.76 | $53,581 |
| P50MEDIAN | $34.97 | $72,738 |
| P75 | $45.46 | $94,557 |
| P90 | $55.93 | $116,334 |
Professional & Business Services was the only sector with openings growth (+64K) in February. Quit rates eased to 2.6%. Active hiring continues for specialized roles, particularly at senior levels.
The national median salary for Surveyors is $72,738 per year ($34.97/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $53,581 and $94,557 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Surveyors is $116,334 per year ($55.93/hr). The 75th percentile is $94,557 per year.
Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn approximately $43,680 per year ($21.00/hr). The 25th percentile is $53,581 per year.
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