Surveyors pay range in Fargo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,980 a year or less, while the top 10% make $141,080 or more. The middle half of surveyors in Fargo earn between $76,540 and $121,050.
- $68K10th
- $77K25th
- $102KMedian
- $121K75th
- $141K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $99,710 | $8,309 | $47.94 |
| Median | $102,270 | $8,522 | $49.17 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $76,540 | $6,378 | $36.80 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $121,050 | $10,088 | $58.20 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Surveyors pay in Fargo vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Surveyors in Fargo earn 12% more than the North Dakota average ($89,210) and 24% more than the U.S. average ($80,570). At the median the gap is +36% against the U.S. median of $75,440.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | $99,710 | $102,270 | $67,980 | $141,080 | 60 |
| North Dakota | $89,210 | $79,360 | $52,680 | $127,780 | 250 |
| United States | $80,570 | $75,440 | $46,880 | $125,590 | 50,830 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Surveyors salary after taxes in Fargo
On the average salary of $99,710, a single filer in Fargo takes home about $78,312 a year, or $6,526 a month and $3,012 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Fargo, ND-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in ND | $78,312 | $6,526 |
| Working in MN | $73,719 | $6,143 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Fargo a good place for surveyors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fargo area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.9), so the average $99,710 buys what about $109,727 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Fargo ($51,050). A typical home costs $327,854, or 3.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Surveyors salary in other North Dakota cities
Fargo ranks 1st of 2 North Dakota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Fargo$99,710
- Bismarck$87,120
Highest-paying cities for surveyors
Yuba City, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($127,690).
- Yuba City, CA$127,690
- San Francisco, CA$126,380
- Redding, CA$124,490
- Sacramento, CA$120,210
- Stockton, CA$118,870
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Surveyors salary in Fargo: questions
How much do surveyors make an hour in Fargo?
$47.94 an hour on average, and $49.17 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level surveyors salary in Fargo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,980 a year and the 25th percentile is $76,540, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the surveyors take-home pay in Fargo?
About $78,312 a year ($6,526 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $99,710.
Do surveyors earn more in Fargo than elsewhere?
The average here is 24% more than the U.S. average for this job ($80,570).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-1022; area Fargo, ND-MN (22020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.25, this job is 1.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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