How to Become a Land Surveyor in New Jersey: Salary & Requirements (2026)

Q: "How much does a land surveyor make in New Jersey?"

"The median annual wage for surveyors in New Jersey is $77,160 (BLS OEWS, May 2025), 2% above the national median of $75,440."

Q: "How do I become a land surveyor in New Jersey?"

"The core path is the same nationwide - Bachelor's in surveying, geomatics, or civil engineering technology - with licensing administered at the state level: State PS (Professional Surveyor) license required to certify boundaries. See the steps below."

Q: "How many land surveyors work in New Jersey?"

"BLS counts about 900 surveyors employed in New Jersey (BLS OEWS, May 2025)."

Updated July 23, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

New Jersey surveyors earn a median annual wage of $77,160 ($37.10/hr) according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), with about 900 workers employed statewide. The state median is approximately 2.3% above the national median of $75,440 for the same occupation.

Key Takeaways

Median annual pay: $77,160 ($37.10/hr)
25th percentile: $65,070 per year
75th percentile: $100,490 per year
Top 10% earn: more than $132,930 per year
Entry-level (bottom 10%): under $58,240 per year
Workers employed in New Jersey: 900
Versus national median: 2.3% above the U.S. median of $75,440
Job concentration: Location quotient 0.64 - this occupation is less concentrated in New Jersey than the national average

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Last reviewed July 23, 2026.

Quick answer: The median land surveyor salary in New Jersey is $77,160 per year - 2% above the national median of $75,440 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The career requires a 4-year degree: Bachelor’s in surveying, geomatics, or civil engineering technology.

Land Surveyor Salary in New Jersey

Wage level	Annual salary
New Jersey entry level (10th percentile)	$58,240
New Jersey 25th-75th percentile	$65,070 - $100,490
New Jersey median	$77,160
New Jersey top earners (90th percentile)	$132,930
U.S. median	$75,440

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. State employment: 900.

The New Jersey Job Market: Land Surveyor

Metric	Value
Employed in New Jersey	900
Jobs per 1,000 in the state	0.21
Concentration vs U.S. (location quotient)	0.64
Mean annual wage in New Jersey	$86,060

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. With a location quotient of 0.64, New Jersey employs land surveyors at a lower concentration than the national average; expect fewer openings per capita and weigh relocation or remote-friendly specialties.

Requirements in New Jersey

The education path is national - Bachelor’s in surveying, geomatics, or civil engineering technology - while licensing runs through New Jersey’s own boards: State PS (Professional Surveyor) license required to certify boundaries. Verify current requirements with the New Jersey licensing authority before enrolling, as details change. The step-by-step path (degree, exams, first role, advancement) is covered in the national guide: How to Become a Land Surveyor.

Salary Nationwide

Annual Wage by Percentile - Surveyors

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025

Surveyors annual wage percentiles
Percentile	Annual wage
10th	$46,880
25th	$58,170
50th (median)	$75,440
75th	$98,130
90th	$125,590

Job Outlook

Projected employment growth, Surveyors, 2024-2034

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034

Surveyors employment projection 2024 to 2034
Year	Employment
2024	56,100
2034 projected	58,600
Percent change	+4.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a land surveyor make in New Jersey?

The median annual wage for surveyors in New Jersey is $77,160 (BLS OEWS, May 2025), 2% above the national median of $75,440.

How do I become a land surveyor in New Jersey?

The core path is the same nationwide - Bachelor's in surveying, geomatics, or civil engineering technology - with licensing administered at the state level: State PS (Professional Surveyor) license required to certify boundaries. See the steps below.

How many land surveyors work in New Jersey?

BLS counts about 900 surveyors employed in New Jersey (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Land Surveyor in Nearby States

Sources

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 - Surveyors (SOC 17-1022), New Jersey and national
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections, 2024-34

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Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

Data	Provider	Vintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	May 2025
Employment Projections	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System	National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)	2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirements	CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programs	CareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2025-10-25)
O*NET occupation profiles (skills, tasks, tools, job zones)	U.S. Department of Labor (O*NET / Employment & Training Admin.)	O*NET 29.1 (updated 2026-06-13)