Surveyors Salary in Colorado
Surveyors in Colorado earn a median of $79,310 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $79,310
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($75,440)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,620
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,220; the top 10% earn over $115,990. Nationally the range is $46,880 to $125,590.
States ranked near Colorado
Similar jobs in Colorado
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$57,890 median in Colorado
- Geodetic Surveyors$79,310 median in Colorado (broader BLS group)
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$86,960 median in Colorado
- Remote Sensing Technicians$63,760 median in Colorado (broader BLS group)
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$59,050 median in Colorado
- Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians$61,780 median in Colorado
Surveyors pay in Colorado
How much do surveyors make in Colorado?
The median is $79,310 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,220 and the top 10% earn over $115,990. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for surveyors?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 50 (+5% vs. the national median of $75,440). Living costs are not included.