Surveyors Salary in California
Surveyors in California earn a median of $105,330 a year, +40% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $105,330
- vs. U.S. median
- +40% ($75,440)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 4,520
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,310; the top 10% earn over $160,430. Nationally the range is $46,880 to $125,590.
States ranked near California
Similar jobs in California
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$78,110 median in California
- Geodetic Surveyors$105,330 median in California (broader BLS group)
- Traffic Technicians$79,110 median in California
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$102,780 median in California
- Remote Sensing Technicians$78,350 median in California (broader BLS group)
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$83,490 median in California
Surveyors pay in California
How much do surveyors make in California?
The median is $105,330 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,310 and the top 10% earn over $160,430. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for surveyors?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 50 (+40% vs. the national median of $75,440). Living costs are not included.