Surveyors Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$72,740
↑ 30.9% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Surveyors — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Surveyors — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 30.9% since 2011 ($55,590 → $72,740)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $72,740
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.4% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -11%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $72,740 | +6.1% |
| 2023 | $68,540 | +8.7% |
| 2022 | $63,080 | +2.4% |
| 2021 | $61,600 | -6.1% |
| 2020 | $65,590 | +3.4% |
| 2019 | $63,420 | +1.3% |
| 2018 | $62,580 | +2.4% |
| 2017 | $61,140 | +2.9% |
| 2016 | $59,390 | +2.4% |
| 2015 | $58,020 | +1.7% |
| 2014 | $57,050 | +0.8% |
| 2013 | $56,590 | +0.6% |
| 2012 | $56,230 | +1.2% |
| 2011 | $55,590 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.