Surveyors Salary in North Dakota
Surveyors in North Dakota earn a median of $79,360 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $79,360
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($75,440)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 250
Pay range in North Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,680; the top 10% earn over $127,780. Nationally the range is $46,880 to $125,590.
States ranked near North Dakota
Similar jobs in North Dakota
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$60,870 median in North Dakota
- Geodetic Surveyors$79,360 median in North Dakota (broader BLS group)
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$71,070 median in North Dakota
- Remote Sensing Technicians$69,350 median in North Dakota (broader BLS group)
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$65,030 median in North Dakota
- Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians$51,240 median in North Dakota
Surveyors pay in North Dakota
How much do surveyors make in North Dakota?
The median is $79,360 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,680 and the top 10% earn over $127,780. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Dakota a good state for surveyors?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 50 (+5% vs. the national median of $75,440). Living costs are not included.