Surveyors Salary in Iowa
Surveyors in Iowa earn a median of $77,090 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $77,090
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($75,440)
- Rank among states
- 21 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 450
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,830; the top 10% earn over $129,670. Nationally the range is $46,880 to $125,590.
States ranked near Iowa
Similar jobs in Iowa
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$58,950 median in Iowa
- Geodetic Surveyors$77,090 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Traffic Technicians$68,100 median in Iowa
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$84,570 median in Iowa
- Remote Sensing Technicians$50,480 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$72,540 median in Iowa
Surveyors pay in Iowa
How much do surveyors make in Iowa?
The median is $77,090 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,830 and the top 10% earn over $129,670. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for surveyors?
On pay alone it ranks 21 of 50 (+2% vs. the national median of $75,440). Living costs are not included.