Engineering

Surveyor Salary Guide (2026)

Explore salary ranges, in-demand skills, valuable certifications, and career progression for surveyor roles across the engineering industry.

Avg. Salary

$65,000 - $100,000

Level

Mid-Senior Level

Salary Range

Low

$65,000

Midpoint

$82,500

High

$100,000

$0$200,000
Experience level: Mid-Senior Level

Key Skills

The most in-demand skills for surveyor roles, based on current job postings.

Robotic Total StationsRTK GPS/GNSSAutoCAD Civil 3DTrimble Business CenterALTA/NSPS SurveysBoundary AnalysisConstruction StakingUAV/Drone SurveysGIS MappingLegal Descriptions

Certifications That Boost Salary

These certifications are commonly associated with higher compensation for surveyor roles.

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) License
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
Certified Survey Technician (CST) Level IV

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