What are the main factors that influence a Land Surveyor's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Land Surveyor's salary?

A Land Surveyor's salary grows with experience: a Land Surveyor (2-4 years)earns $63,669, a Senior Land Surveyor (4-7 years)earns $78,286, a Land Surveyor Supervisor (7+ years)earns $91,337, a Land Surveyor Manager (7+ years)earns $108,617,

What are the highest paying states for a Land Surveyor?

Land Surveyor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Land Surveyor roles are District of Columbia $69,611, California $69,347, Massachusetts $68,423. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Land Surveyor roles make?

Salaries for Land Surveyor level roles vary by specialization: Chief Land Surveyor: $107,290; Land Surveyor Manager: $107,255; Land Surveyor Supervisor: $90,192; Land Surveyor, Senior: $77,390; Land Surveyor, Lead: $77,310.

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Land Surveyor Salary in Delaware

How much does a Land Surveyor make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Land Surveyor in Delaware is $63,669 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

However, a Land Surveyor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $77,065
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $56,148 to $70,681
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49,300

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Land Surveyor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$70,681	$5,890	$1,359	$34
Average	$63,669	$5,306	$1,224	$31
25th Percentile	$56,148	$4,679	$1,080	$27

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Key Factors That Influence Land Surveyor Salaries

A Land Surveyor's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Land Surveyor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Land Surveyor's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Land Surveyor (2-4 years): $63,669
Senior Land Surveyor (4-7 years): $78,286
Land Surveyor Supervisor (7+ years): $91,337
Land Surveyor Manager (7+ years): $108,617

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Land Surveyor	2-4 years	$63,669
Senior Land Surveyor	4-7 years	$78,286
Land Surveyor Supervisor	7+ years	$91,337
Land Surveyor Manager	7+ years	$108,617

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How Do Land Surveyor Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Land Surveyors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $69,611.
California: $69,347.
Massachusetts: $68,423.

District of Columbia $69,611 California $69,347 Massachusetts $68,423 Washington $68,171 New Jersey $68,146 Alaska $68,058 Connecticut $67,190 New York $66,838

Hawaii $65,713 Rhode Island $65,185 Maryland $64,826 Minnesota $64,336 Colorado $64,147 Illinois $64,084 Oregon $63,846 Delaware $63,669

New Hampshire $63,559 Virginia $63,311 Pennsylvania $62,588 Nevada $62,223 North Dakota $62,104 Michigan $61,915 Wisconsin $61,846 Vermont $61,708

Texas $61,324 Maine $61,299 Arizona $61,262 Ohio $61,217 Georgia $60,639 Indiana $60,350 Wyoming $60,293 Utah $60,205

Iowa $60,168 Kansas $59,866 Louisiana $59,778 North Carolina $59,746 Missouri $59,734 Florida $59,489 Montana $59,357 Nebraska $59,231

Kentucky $59,162 South Carolina $58,910 Tennessee $58,753 Idaho $58,690 New Mexico $58,231 Oklahoma $58,131 Alabama $57,760 South Dakota $57,137

Arkansas $56,798 West Virginia $56,615 Mississippi $56,068

Top Paying Cities for Land Surveyors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $63,383
Little Creek: $63,847
Magnolia: $63,755

Lincoln, DE $63,383 Little Creek, DE $63,847 Magnolia, DE $63,755 Milford, DE $63,544 Marydel, DE $63,648 Millsboro, DE $63,117 Millville, DE $63,214 Milton, DE $63,324

Nassau, DE $63,370 Ocean View, DE $63,204 Rehoboth Beach, DE $63,325 Seaford, DE $63,361 Selbyville, DE $63,099 Smyrna, DE $63,891 Viola, DE $63,597 Woodside, DE $63,768

Bear, DE $63,620 Newark, DE $63,597 Claymont, DE $63,727 Delaware City, DE $63,660 Hockessin, DE $63,591 Kirkwood, DE $63,648 Middletown, DE $63,673 Montchanin, DE $63,605

New Castle, DE $63,615 Odessa, DE $63,704 Port Penn, DE $63,747 Rockland, DE $63,612 Saint Georges, DE $63,652 Townsend, DE $63,751 Winterthur, DE $63,619 Lewes, DE $63,348

Wilmington, DE $63,594 Dover, DE $63,847 Dover Afb, DE $63,510 Bethany Beach, DE $63,137 Bethel, DE $63,202 Bridgeville, DE $63,351 Camden Wyoming, DE $63,667 Cheswold, DE $63,826

Clayton, DE $63,828 Dagsboro, DE $63,093 Delmar, DE $62,992 Ellendale, DE $63,183 Felton, DE $63,539 Fenwick Island, DE $63,107 Frankford, DE $62,997 Frederica, DE $63,602

Georgetown, DE $63,069 Greenwood, DE $63,361 Harbeson, DE $63,136 Harrington, DE $63,458 Hartly, DE $63,656 Houston, DE $63,368 Kenton, DE $63,831 Laurel, DE $63,031

Yorklyn, DE $63,610

Land Surveyor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Land Surveyor's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$56,148

Average $63,669/year

$70,681

$4,679

Average $5,306/month

$5,890

$1,080

Average $1,224/week

$1,359

$27

Average $31/hour

$34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$70,681	$5,890	$1,359	$34
Average	$63,669	$5,306	$1,224	$31
25th Percentile	$56,148	$4,679	$1,080	$27

Land Surveyor Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Land Surveyor, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Senior Land Surveyor role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $78,286 - a projected growth of 23% over your current level.

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