Alabama Median
$66,840
per year
Hourly Rate
$32.13
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-11% vs US median
US median $75,440
State Rank
#37 of 50
910 employed here
How much does a Surveyor make in Alabama?
Surveyors in Alabama take home a median of $66,840 annually — roughly $32.13 an hour — which runs 11% below the national median of $75,440.
Within Alabama, entry-level pay starts around $38,520 while the top 10% make $112,580 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $50,700 and $86,820 a year.
Surveyor salary range in Alabama
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $38,520 | $18.52 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $50,700 | $24.38 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $66,840 | $32.13 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $86,820 | $41.74 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $112,580 | $54.13 |
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How Alabama compares
Alabama ranks 37th out of 50 states and territories for Surveyor pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Surveyor salary in other states
California $105,330Alaska $99,550Oregon $97,070Massachusetts $94,590Washington $85,610Montana $84,610Minnesota $83,620Maine $83,200Delaware $82,890Nevada $82,460Hawaii $82,200Wyoming $81,250Indiana $80,510Wisconsin $79,650North Dakota $79,360Colorado $79,310New York $78,870Arizona $77,490South Dakota $77,190New Jersey $77,160Iowa $77,090Connecticut $76,730Vermont $76,450Tennessee $76,340North Carolina $76,210Illinois $75,980Pennsylvania $75,950Kansas $75,860New Mexico $74,230Idaho $73,940Utah $73,230Michigan $72,080Kentucky $71,840Virginia $71,070Ohio $70,620Nebraska $68,050Florida $65,480New Hampshire $65,130Maryland $64,910South Carolina $63,300Louisiana $63,140Rhode Island $62,670Missouri $62,110West Virginia $61,520Oklahoma $61,300Texas $61,150Mississippi $58,720Georgia $58,100Arkansas $51,800
Working as a Surveyor in Alabama
Nationally, about 51,000 people work as Surveyors in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Alabama pay ($66,840) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Surveyor make in Alabama?
The median Surveyor salary in Alabama is $66,840 per year, or about $32.13 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $38,520 at the entry level to $112,580 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Alabama pay compare to the national average?
Alabama pays Surveyors about 11% less than the national median of $75,440. Alabama ranks 37th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Alabama a good state for Surveyors?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $66,840 a year. About 910 Surveyors are employed in Alabama. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Alabama?
The highest-paying occupations in Alabama include Cardiologist ($519,480), Dermatologist ($394,550), Anesthesiologist ($392,350), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.