Surveyors Salary in North Carolina
Surveyors in North Carolina earn a median of $76,210 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $76,210
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($75,440)
- Rank among states
- 25 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,530
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,750; the top 10% earn over $128,200. Nationally the range is $46,880 to $125,590.
States ranked near North Carolina
Similar jobs in North Carolina
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$53,160 median in North Carolina
- Geodetic Surveyors$76,210 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Traffic Technicians$56,800 median in North Carolina
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$81,080 median in North Carolina
- Remote Sensing Technicians$49,200 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$58,700 median in North Carolina
Surveyors pay in North Carolina
How much do surveyors make in North Carolina?
The median is $76,210 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,750 and the top 10% earn over $128,200. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for surveyors?
On pay alone it ranks 25 of 50 (+1% vs. the national median of $75,440). Living costs are not included.