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Surveyor Salary in Philadelphia, PA
A mid-level Surveyor in Philadelphia, PA earns a median $79,040, ranging $63,620 (P25) to $124,530 (P90).
Surveyor salary percentiles in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-level (L3) annual base pay. The live page lets you switch seniority from intern to executive.
| Percentile | Annual base |
|---|---|
| 25th percentile | $63,620 |
| Median (50th) | $79,040 |
| 75th percentile | $97,530 |
| 90th percentile | $124,530 |
| Mean | $85,010 |
Job outlook
Nationally, Surveyors is projected to grow +4.5% with ~3,500 annual openings (BLS projections) — the same figure applies across metros since BLS doesn't publish occupational growth projections below the national level.
Methodology
These Surveyor bands for Philadelphia, PA draw from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics (OES). Every percentile traces to a named public source — no anonymous self-reported numbers, no forum threads.
Frequently asked questions
Where does this surveyor salary data for Philadelphia, PA come from?
Every percentile for surveyor roles in Philadelphia, PA is sourced from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) data — public government records, not anonymous self-reported figures.
Are Philadelphia, PA surveyor salaries self-reported?
No. Unlike crowd-sourced salary sites, every band for this Philadelphia, PA figure traces to a named public source (BLS OES, DOL OFLC) — no forum threads, no unverified user submissions.
How are the P25–P90 percentiles calculated for Philadelphia, PA?
They come from BLS OES percentile wage estimates for surveyor roles in the Philadelphia, PA metropolitan area, supplemented by DOL prevailing-wage data where employer sponsorship is common.
How current is the Philadelphia, PA data?
BLS OES is updated annually and DOL OFLC filings are released through the year; the surveyor figures for Philadelphia, PA refresh on a quarterly cadence.
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Sources: BLS OES, DOL OFLC public filings. Updated quarterly.