Texas Median
$61,150
per year
Hourly Rate
$29.40
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-19% vs US median
US median $75,440
State Rank
#47 of 50
6,410 employed here
How much does a Surveyor make in Texas?
A Surveyor working in Texas earns a median salary of $61,150 per year, or about $29.40 per hour. That is 19% below the national median of $75,440 for this occupation.
Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $42,450 while the top 10% make $107,850 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $49,660 and $81,120 a year.
Surveyor salary range in Texas
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $42,450 | $20.41 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $49,660 | $23.88 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $61,150 | $29.40 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $81,120 | $39.00 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $107,850 | $51.85 |
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How Texas compares
Texas ranks 47th 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 $68,050Alabama $66,840Florida $65,480New Hampshire $65,130Maryland $64,910South Carolina $63,300Louisiana $63,140Rhode Island $62,670Missouri $62,110West Virginia $61,520Oklahoma $61,300Mississippi $58,720Georgia $58,100Arkansas $51,800
Working as a Surveyor in Texas
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 Texas pay ($61,150) 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 Texas?
The median Surveyor salary in Texas is $61,150 per year, or about $29.40 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $42,450 at the entry level to $107,850 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Surveyors about 19% less than the national median of $75,440. Texas ranks 47th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for Surveyors?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $61,150 a year. About 6,410 Surveyors are employed in Texas. 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 Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), 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.