Surveyors Salary in Tennessee
Surveyors in Tennessee earn a median of $76,340 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $76,340
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($75,440)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 920
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,950; the top 10% earn over $114,400. Nationally the range is $46,880 to $125,590.
States ranked near Tennessee
Similar jobs in Tennessee
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$50,370 median in Tennessee
- Geodetic Surveyors$76,340 median in Tennessee (broader BLS group)
- Traffic Technicians$44,970 median in Tennessee
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$72,990 median in Tennessee
- Remote Sensing Technicians$62,050 median in Tennessee (broader BLS group)
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$57,270 median in Tennessee
Surveyors pay in Tennessee
How much do surveyors make in Tennessee?
The median is $76,340 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,950 and the top 10% earn over $114,400. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for surveyors?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 50 (+1% vs. the national median of $75,440). Living costs are not included.