As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Surveyor Technician in the US is $49,736, equivalent to $24 per hour, $956 weekly, or $4,145 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Surveyor Technician in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Surveyor Technician in the US vary widely, spanning from $38,932 to $61,441. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($44,081) and 75th percentile ($55,863), while top earners (90th percentile) make $61,441 per year. This $11,782 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Consulting or CAD, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Surveyor Technician often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 55 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Surveyor Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Surveyor Technician Salary $38,932 US August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Surveyor Technician Salary $44,081 US August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Surveyor Technician Salary $49,736 US August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Surveyor Technician Salary $55,863 US August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Surveyor Technician Salary $61,441 US August 01, 2026
25% $44,081 10% $38,932 90% $61,441 75% $55,863 $49,736 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Surveyor Technician ?

Surveying or land surveying is the technique, profession, and science of determining the terrestrial or three-dimensional positions of points and the distances and angles between them. A land surveying professional is called a land surveyor. These points are usually on the surface of the Earth, and they are often used to establish maps and boundaries for ownership, locations, such as building corners or the surface location of subsurface features, or other purposes required by government or civil law, such as property sales. Surveyors work with elements of geometry, trigonometry, regression a...

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  1. This Job:

    Surveyor Technician

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Senior Land Surveying Technician

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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