Surveyors Salary in Michigan
Surveyors in Michigan earn a median of $72,080 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $72,080
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($75,440)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,050
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,240; the top 10% earn over $99,940. Nationally the range is $46,880 to $125,590.
States ranked near Michigan
Similar jobs in Michigan
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$50,340 median in Michigan
- Geodetic Surveyors$72,080 median in Michigan (broader BLS group)
- Traffic Technicians$37,890 median in Michigan
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$75,090 median in Michigan
- Remote Sensing Technicians$59,100 median in Michigan (broader BLS group)
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$57,990 median in Michigan
Surveyors pay in Michigan
How much do surveyors make in Michigan?
The median is $72,080 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,240 and the top 10% earn over $99,940. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for surveyors?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 50 (−4% vs. the national median of $75,440). Living costs are not included.