Junior Surveyor Salary in the United States

How much does a Junior Surveyor make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Junior Surveyor in the United States is $80,503 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $100,733
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $71,963 to $91,092
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,189
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Junior Surveyor Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $91,092 $7,591 $1,752 $44
Average $80,503 $6,709 $1,548 $39
25th Percentile $71,963 $5,997 $1,384 $35
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Key Factors That Influence Junior Surveyor Salaries

A Junior 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 Junior Surveyor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Junior 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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $79,316
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $79,672
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $81,451
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $85,338
  • Expert (over 8 years): $86,777
Levels Salary
Entry Level Junior Surveyor$79,316
Intermediate Level Junior Surveyor$79,672
Senior Level Junior Surveyor$81,451
Specialist Level Junior Surveyor$85,338
Expert Level Junior Surveyor$86,777
$79,316 0 yr
$79,672 < 2 yrs
$81,451 2-4 yrs
$85,338 5-8 yrs
$86,777 > 8 yrs
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How Do Junior 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 Junior Surveyors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $89,132.
  • California: $88,794.
  • Massachusetts: $87,611.

Top Paying Cities for Junior 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:

  • San Jose: $101,538
  • San Francisco: $100,426
  • Oakland: $98,310

What Skills Can Increase a Junior Surveyor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Biotechnology (Mentioned in 25% Job Postings): Integrating natural and engineering sciences to develop technological advances and products toward improving lives and health.
  • Pneumatics (Mentioned in 25% Job Postings): Pneumatics (pronounced new-MATT-ix) is an aspect of physics and engineering that is concerned with using the energy in compressed gas to make something move or work.
  • Preventive Maintenance (Mentioned in 25% Job Postings): Preventive maintenance is the act of performing regularly scheduled maintenance activities to help prevent unexpected failures in the future. Put simply, it's about fixing things before they break.
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Biotechnology 25%
Pneumatics 25%
Preventive Maintenance 25%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Junior Surveyor's salary.
  • Biotechnology: Can increase your salary by up to 27%.
  • Preventive Maintenance: Can increase your salary by up to 0%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Biotechnology
$102,238
27%
Preventive Maintenance
$80,503
0%
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Junior Surveyor Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Junior Surveyor roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Junior Surveyor positions in Retail & Wholesale or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Junior Surveyor as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Junior Surveyor

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$100,628$48.025%
Energy & Utilities$92,578$45.015%
Pharmaceuticals$92,578$45.015%
Aerospace & Defense$88,553$43.010%
Internet$88,553$43.010%

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

Understanding how a Junior 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.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Junior Surveyor

Salaries for a Junior Surveyor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $88,394 in 2023 to around $88,340 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Junior Surveyor salary trends, .

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