Surveyors Salary in Washington
Surveyors in Washington earn a median of $85,610 a year, +13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $85,610
- vs. U.S. median
- +13% ($75,440)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 780
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,860; the top 10% earn over $134,620. Nationally the range is $46,880 to $125,590.
States ranked near Washington
Similar jobs in Washington
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$62,720 median in Washington
- Geodetic Surveyors$85,610 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
- Traffic Technicians$71,960 median in Washington
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$96,100 median in Washington
- Remote Sensing Technicians$73,530 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$79,580 median in Washington
Surveyors pay in Washington
How much do surveyors make in Washington?
The median is $85,610 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,860 and the top 10% earn over $134,620. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for surveyors?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 50 (+13% vs. the national median of $75,440). Living costs are not included.