Surveyor Salary in Florida (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Surveyors in Florida, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Florida Median
$65,480
per year
Hourly Rate
$31.48
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-13% vs US median
US median $75,440
State Rank
#38 of 50
4,000 employed here

How much does a Surveyor make in Florida?

A Surveyor working in Florida earns a median salary of $65,480 per year, or about $31.48 per hour. That is 13% below the national median of $75,440 for this occupation.

Within Florida, entry-level pay starts around $46,160 while the top 10% make $121,360 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $57,870 and $94,530 a year.

Surveyor salary range in Florida

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$46,160$22.19
25th percentile (early career)$57,870$27.82
50th percentile (median)$65,480$31.48
75th percentile (experienced)$94,530$45.45
90th percentile (top earners)$121,360$58.35

How Florida compares

Florida ranks 38th out of 50 states and territories for Surveyor pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1California$105,330
2Alaska$99,550
3Oregon$97,070
4Massachusetts$94,590
5Washington$85,610

Working as a Surveyor in Florida

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 Florida pay ($65,480) 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 Florida?
The median Surveyor salary in Florida is $65,480 per year, or about $31.48 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $46,160 at the entry level to $121,360 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Florida pay compare to the national average?
Florida pays Surveyors about 13% less than the national median of $75,440. Florida ranks 38th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Florida a good state for Surveyors?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $65,480 a year. About 4,000 Surveyors are employed in Florida. 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 Florida?
The highest-paying occupations in Florida include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($473,750), Anesthesiologist ($465,370), Surgeon, All Other ($429,990), 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.