Geodetic Surveyors Salary by State
The national median pay for geodetic surveyors is $75,440 a year. By state, it ranges from $51,800 in Arkansas to $105,330 in California. These figures are for the broader BLS group “Surveyors”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $46,880
- 25th percentile
- $58,170
- Median
- $75,440
- 75th percentile
- $98,130
- Top 10%
- $125,590
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job (broader BLS group “Surveyors”). About 50,830 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $105,330 | +40% | $59,310 | $160,430 | 4,520 |
| 2 | Alaska | $99,550 | +32% | $73,520 | $142,980 | 250 |
| 3 | Oregon | $97,070 | +29% | $64,880 | $131,040 | 530 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $94,590 | +25% | $57,880 | $129,410 | 1,290 |
| 5 | Washington | $85,610 | +13% | $63,860 | $134,620 | 780 |
| 6 | Montana | $84,610 | +12% | $57,720 | $120,370 | 350 |
| 7 | Minnesota | $83,620 | +11% | $49,510 | $125,040 | 980 |
| 8 | Maine | $83,200 | +10% | $56,110 | $131,890 | 270 |
| 9 | Delaware | $82,890 | +10% | $63,200 | $126,600 | 120 |
| 10 | Nevada | $82,460 | +9% | $64,160 | $127,660 | 490 |
| 11 | Hawaii | $82,200 | +9% | $58,900 | $104,190 | 140 |
| 12 | Wyoming | $81,250 | +8% | $53,500 | $116,770 | 240 |
| 13 | Indiana | $80,510 | +7% | $48,260 | $118,760 | 870 |
| 14 | Wisconsin | $79,650 | +6% | $57,510 | $118,850 | 610 |
| 15 | North Dakota | $79,360 | +5% | $52,680 | $127,780 | 250 |
| 16 | Colorado | $79,310 | +5% | $51,220 | $115,990 | 1,620 |
| 17 | New York | $78,870 | +5% | $53,390 | $126,340 | 1,470 |
| 18 | Arizona | $77,490 | +3% | $48,940 | $110,950 | 1,360 |
| 19 | South Dakota | $77,190 | +2% | $59,690 | $122,560 | 180 |
| 20 | New Jersey | $77,160 | +2% | $58,240 | $132,930 | 900 |
| 21 | Iowa | $77,090 | +2% | $47,830 | $129,670 | 450 |
| 22 | Connecticut | $76,730 | +2% | $58,140 | $109,050 | 430 |
| 23 | Vermont | $76,450 | +1% | $50,640 | $83,860 | Not published |
| 24 | Tennessee | $76,340 | +1% | $48,950 | $114,400 | 920 |
| 25 | North Carolina | $76,210 | +1% | $46,750 | $128,200 | 1,530 |
| 26 | Illinois | $75,980 | +1% | $46,540 | $126,300 | 1,710 |
| 27 | Pennsylvania | $75,950 | +1% | $52,160 | $115,450 | 1,610 |
| 28 | Kansas | $75,860 | +1% | $50,320 | $100,920 | 350 |
| 29 | New Mexico | $74,230 | −2% | $42,890 | $101,230 | 290 |
| 30 | Idaho | $73,940 | −2% | $46,500 | $113,400 | 250 |
| 31 | Utah | $73,230 | −3% | $45,180 | $106,230 | 650 |
| 32 | Michigan | $72,080 | −4% | $51,240 | $99,940 | 1,050 |
| 33 | Kentucky | $71,840 | −5% | $39,000 | $101,330 | 670 |
| 34 | Virginia | $71,070 | −6% | $50,770 | $109,600 | 1,360 |
| 35 | Ohio | $70,620 | −6% | $48,600 | $114,440 | 1,300 |
| 36 | Nebraska | $68,050 | −10% | $51,660 | $103,650 | 430 |
| 37 | Alabama | $66,840 | −11% | $38,520 | $112,580 | 910 |
| 38 | Florida | $65,480 | −13% | $46,160 | $121,360 | 4,000 |
| 39 | New Hampshire | $65,130 | −14% | $58,000 | $93,560 | 280 |
| 40 | Maryland | $64,910 | −14% | $44,110 | $166,400 | 950 |
| 41 | South Carolina | $63,300 | −16% | $44,710 | $100,360 | 1,000 |
| 42 | Louisiana | $63,140 | −16% | $38,810 | $111,790 | 1,460 |
| 43 | Rhode Island | $62,670 | −17% | $44,130 | $99,270 | 150 |
| 44 | Missouri | $62,110 | −18% | $42,700 | $101,730 | 830 |
| 45 | West Virginia | $61,520 | −18% | $37,920 | $100,280 | 630 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $61,300 | −19% | $37,510 | $103,270 | 960 |
| 47 | Texas | $61,150 | −19% | $42,450 | $107,850 | 6,410 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $58,720 | −22% | $38,840 | $96,460 | 570 |
| 49 | Georgia | $58,100 | −23% | $44,680 | $105,270 | 1,770 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $51,800 | −31% | $36,380 | $91,610 | 550 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates for the broader group “Surveyors”. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Geodetic Surveyors salary questions
Which state pays geodetic surveyors the most?
California, with a median of $105,330 a year (+40% vs. the national median of $75,440). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays geodetic surveyors the least?
Arkansas, with a median of $51,800 a year (−31% vs. national).
Where do most geodetic surveyors work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 6,410, with a median of $61,150.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.