Surveyors Salary in New Mexico
Surveyors in New Mexico earn a median of $74,230 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $74,230
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($75,440)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 290
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,890; the top 10% earn over $101,230. Nationally the range is $46,880 to $125,590.
States ranked near New Mexico
Similar jobs in New Mexico
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$56,210 median in New Mexico
- Geodetic Surveyors$74,230 median in New Mexico (broader BLS group)
- Traffic Technicians$49,280 median in New Mexico
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$79,200 median in New Mexico
- Remote Sensing Technicians$56,420 median in New Mexico (broader BLS group)
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$62,440 median in New Mexico
Surveyors pay in New Mexico
How much do surveyors make in New Mexico?
The median is $74,230 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,890 and the top 10% earn over $101,230. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for surveyors?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 50 (−2% vs. the national median of $75,440). Living costs are not included.