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Land surveyor salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$94,516
Average $94,516
Low $61,742
High $144,685

The average salary for a land surveyor is $94,516 per year in the United States. 2.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 29, 2026).

Land Surveyor job openings in United States

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Land Surveyor (3-5yrs. exp. re...
Intracoastal Land Surveying PLLC
Wilmington, NC
Full-time
16 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Land Surveyor in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
HMH
 
$166,400per year
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City of San Jose
 
$163,669per year
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Valley Water
 
$159,428per year
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Brudis & Associates, Inc.
 
$156,000per year
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County of Sonoma (CA)
 
$154,131per year
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TRC
 
$151,667per year
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Highest paying cities for Land Surveyors near United States

  1. Denver, CO
    $110,348 per year
  2. Austin, TX
    $99,183 per year
  3. Houston, TX
    $93,796 per year
  4. Columbia, SC
    $84,083 per year
  5. Nashville, TN
    $83,173 per year

Where can a Land Surveyor earn more?

Compare salaries for Land Surveyors in different locations
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Entry Level Land Surveyor

Job openings
Average $18.60 per hour

Junior Land Surveyor

Job openings
Average $112,636 per year

Senior Land Surveyor

Job openings
Average $111,542 per year