Surveyors Salary in Kentucky
Surveyors in Kentucky earn a median of $71,840 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $71,840
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($75,440)
- Rank among states
- 33 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 670
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,000; the top 10% earn over $101,330. Nationally the range is $46,880 to $125,590.
States ranked near Kentucky
Similar jobs in Kentucky
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$46,050 median in Kentucky
- Geodetic Surveyors$71,840 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$71,470 median in Kentucky
- Remote Sensing Technicians$68,230 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$59,710 median in Kentucky
- Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians$49,840 median in Kentucky
Surveyors pay in Kentucky
How much do surveyors make in Kentucky?
The median is $71,840 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,000 and the top 10% earn over $101,330. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for surveyors?
On pay alone it ranks 33 of 50 (−5% vs. the national median of $75,440). Living costs are not included.