How much does a Surveyor earn in United States?

The estimated salary for Surveyor in United States ranges from USD 43,500 to USD 84,865 USD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 8,242 job listings

Salary Guide

Surveyor Salary in United States

Based on 8,242 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$43,500 - $84,865

Median salary

$43,500 - $84,865

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$9K

25th percentile$11K

Median$44K

75th percentile$85K

90th percentile$98K

50% of professionals earn between $10,768 - $84,865 USD

The median salary is $43,500

Top cities

Houston130 job openings

New York106 job openings

Phoenix59 job openings

Atlanta54 job openings

Columbus52 job openings

Los Angeles50 job openings

Chicago28 job openings

Kansas City25 job openings

Richmond25 job openings

Indianapolis21 job openings

San Diego21 job openings

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Surveyor

8,242 job openings

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The average salary for a Surveyor in United States is USD 43,500 - USD 84,865 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 64,183 per year, based on 8,242 active job listings.

The cities with the most Surveyor job opportunities in United States are Houston, New York, Phoenix, Atlanta, Columbus. Houston leads with 130 job openings.

Explore 8,242 Surveyor job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.