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Compare land surveyor licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$72,160
across 51 states
Avg. Time to License
8.1 years
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$835
across 51 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $63,700#37 | 8.1 yr#1 | $900#39 | 1 mo#1 |
| Alaska | $85,520#6 | 8.1 yr#1 | $950#39 | 1 mo#1 |
| Arizona | $78,480#16 | 8.1 yr#1 | $1,100#51 | 1 mo#1 |
| Arkansas | $57,260#49 | 8.1 yr#1 | $775#11 | 1 mo#1 |
| California | $103,790#1 | 8.1 yr#1 | $950#45 | 1 mo#1 |
| Colorado | $77,050#19 | 8.1 yr#1 | $800#20 | 1 mo#1 |
| Connecticut | $76,760#21 | 8.1 yr#1 | $1,000#47 | 1 mo#1 |
| Delaware | $85,350#7 | 8.1 yr#1 | $901#43 | 1 mo#1 |
| District of Columbia | $59,860#45 | 8.1 yr#1 | $920#38 | 1 mo#1 |
| Florida | $62,100#39 | 8.1 yr#1 | $900#39 | 1 mo#1 |
| Georgia | $60,410#43 | 8.1 yr#1 | $750#4 | 1 mo#1 |
| Hawaii | $79,730#12 | 8.1 yr#1 | $844#34 | 1 mo#1 |
| Idaho | $74,270#25 | 8.1 yr#1 | $780#14 | 1 mo#1 |
| Illinois | $77,540#17 | 8.1 yr#1 | $800#20 | 1 mo#1 |
| Indiana | $81,010#10 | 8.1 yr#1 | $750#4 | 1 mo#1 |
| Iowa | $76,720#22 | 8.1 yr#1 | $800#20 | 1 mo#1 |
| Kansas | $70,820#28 | 8.1 yr#1 | $780#14 | 1 mo#1 |
| Kentucky | $67,060#32 | 8.1 yr#1 | $775#11 | 1 mo#1 |
| Louisiana | $60,020#44 | 8.1 yr#1 | $800#20 | 1 mo#1 |
| Maine | $80,740#11 | 8.1 yr#1 | $800#20 | 1 mo#1 |
| Maryland | $62,100#39 | 8.1 yr#1 | $800#20 | 1 mo#1 |
| Massachusetts | $84,260#8 | 8.1 yr#1 | $1,000#47 | 1 mo#1 |
| Michigan | $69,990#29 | 8.1 yr#1 | $788#18 | 1 mo#1 |
| Minnesota | $46,610#51 | 8.1 yr#1 | $830#37 | 1 mo#1 |
| Mississippi | $57,370#48 | 8.1 yr#1 | $800#20 | 1 mo#1 |
| Missouri | $59,500#46 | 8.1 yr#1 | $760#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| Montana | $79,230#13 | 8.1 yr#1 | $850#20 | 1 mo#1 |
| Nebraska | $66,020#34 | 8.1 yr#1 | $800#20 | 1 mo#1 |
| Nevada | $82,990#9 | 8.1 yr#1 | $1,000#47 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Hampshire | $66,750#33 | 8.1 yr#1 | $820#35 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Jersey | $93,260#2 | 8.1 yr#1 | $910#44 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Mexico | $75,190#23 | 8.1 yr#1 | $800#20 | 1 mo#1 |
| New York | $79,050#14 | 8.1 yr#1 | $964#46 | 1 mo#1 |
| North Carolina | $67,870#31 | 8.1 yr#1 | $755#8 | 1 mo#1 |
| North Dakota | $78,750#15 | 8.1 yr#1 | $700#2 | 1 mo#1 |
| Ohio | $65,970#35 | 8.1 yr#1 | $800#20 | 1 mo#1 |
| Oklahoma | $60,870#42 | 8.1 yr#1 | $700#1 | 1 mo#1 |
| Oregon | $87,730#4 | 8.1 yr#1 | $825#36 | 1 mo#1 |
| Pennsylvania | $73,680#26 | 8.1 yr#1 | $755#8 | 1 mo#1 |
| Rhode Island | $52,000#50 | 8.1 yr#1 | $810#33 | 1 mo#1 |
| South Carolina | $62,160#38 | 8.1 yr#1 | $800#20 | 1 mo#1 |
| South Dakota | $86,260#5 | 8.1 yr#1 | $780#14 | 1 mo#1 |
| Tennessee | $74,690#24 | 8.1 yr#1 | $800#20 | 1 mo#1 |
| Texas | $59,450#47 | 8.1 yr#1 | $900#39 | 1 mo#1 |
| Utah | $64,260#36 | 8.1 yr#1 | $775#3 | 1 mo#1 |
| Vermont | $68,510#30 | 8.1 yr#1 | $800#4 | 1 mo#1 |
| Virginia | $73,380#27 | 8.1 yr#1 | $790#19 | 1 mo#1 |
| Washington | $88,340#3 | 8.1 yr#1 | $1,034#50 | 1 mo#1 |
| West Virginia | $61,610#41 | 8.1 yr#1 | $775#11 | 1 mo#1 |
| Wisconsin | $76,790#20 | 8.1 yr#1 | $780#14 | 1 mo#1 |
| Wyoming | $77,320#18 | 8.1 yr#1 | $800#4 | 1 mo#1 |
Salary data from BLS OEWS May 2024. Timeline and processing times derived from state licensing board requirements. Cost includes government application and exam fees (excludes education/training costs). Rankings use dense ranking — tied values share the same rank.