Surveyor Salary in Oklahoma (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Oklahoma Median
$61,300
per year
Hourly Rate
$29.47
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-19% vs US median
US median $75,440
State Rank
#46 of 50
960 employed here

How much does a Surveyor make in Oklahoma?

A Surveyor working in Oklahoma earns a median salary of $61,300 per year, or about $29.47 per hour. That is 19% below the national median of $75,440 for this occupation.

Within Oklahoma, entry-level pay starts around $37,510 while the top 10% make $103,270 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $48,850 and $85,600 a year.

Surveyor salary range in Oklahoma

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$37,510$18.03
25th percentile (early career)$48,850$23.49
50th percentile (median)$61,300$29.47
75th percentile (experienced)$85,600$41.15
90th percentile (top earners)$103,270$49.65

How Oklahoma compares

Oklahoma ranks 46th 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 Oklahoma

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 Oklahoma pay ($61,300) 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 Oklahoma?
The median Surveyor salary in Oklahoma is $61,300 per year, or about $29.47 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $37,510 at the entry level to $103,270 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Oklahoma pay compare to the national average?
Oklahoma pays Surveyors about 19% less than the national median of $75,440. Oklahoma ranks 46th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Oklahoma a good state for Surveyors?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $61,300 a year. About 960 Surveyors are employed in Oklahoma. 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 Oklahoma?
The highest-paying occupations in Oklahoma include Surgeon, All Other ($553,790), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($530,070), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($370,260), 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.