Surveyors Salary in South Dakota
Surveyors in South Dakota earn a median of $77,190 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $77,190
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($75,440)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 180
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,690; the top 10% earn over $122,560. Nationally the range is $46,880 to $125,590.
States ranked near South Dakota
Similar jobs in South Dakota
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$50,050 median in South Dakota
- Geodetic Surveyors$77,190 median in South Dakota (broader BLS group)
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$72,910 median in South Dakota
- Remote Sensing Technicians$51,630 median in South Dakota (broader BLS group)
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$60,880 median in South Dakota
- Construction and Building Inspectors$64,940 median in South Dakota
Surveyors pay in South Dakota
How much do surveyors make in South Dakota?
The median is $77,190 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,690 and the top 10% earn over $122,560. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for surveyors?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 50 (+2% vs. the national median of $75,440). Living costs are not included.