ConstructionUpdated Q1 2026

Land Surveyor Salary
in Wichita, KS

Measure land boundaries and features to establish legal property descriptions. Median salary in Wichita: $70K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.

Median salary
$70K
per year
Take-home: $45K

Salary range in Wichita

Entry level (25th)$52,000
Median (50th)$70,000
Senior (75th)$92,000
Top earner (90th)$117,000
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What the numbers say for Wichita

Analysis derived from the salary, COL, tax, and labor-market figures above β€” specific to this role and city.

10% discount vs national median

Land Surveyors in Wichita earn approximately 10% lower than the US national median for this role β€” a $8,000 discount on annual base salary. Wichita's lower wage level partially reflects the area's cost-of-living index of 82 (US avg = 100).

Cost-of-living adjusted picture

Adjusted for Wichita's cost-of-living index (82), the median Land Surveyor salary buys the equivalent of $85,366 in a US-average-cost city. That's $7,366 more purchasing power than the national median β€” a meaningful real-wage advantage.

Primarily on-site role

Only 15% of Land Surveyor positions offer remote flexibility, meaning the Wichita salary above represents what local employers actually pay β€” not a remote-anywhere rate. Geographic constraints reinforce the local market, so the salary range above is more directly applicable than for remote-friendly roles.

Key facts for Wichita

Median salary
$70K
annual
Take-home pay
$45K
after fed/state tax
COL index
82
100 = US avg
State income tax
5.7%
effective rate
Avg 1BR rent
$950
per month
YoY growth
+3.8%
salary trend

Salary forecast: Wichita Land Surveyor to 2030

Based on BLS 2022–2032 Employment Projections and WEF Future of Jobs Report 2026. At current growth rates, median salary reaches $70K by 2030.

Salary trend & forecast β€” Wichita

Historical (2019–2025) + projected to 2030 based on BLS growth rates

HistoricalProjected
Land Surveyor salary trend 2019–2030PROJECTED β†’$59K$64K$69K$74K$79K201920212023202520272029
2026
$72K
projected
2027
$74K
projected
2028
$75K
projected
2029
$77K
projected
2030
$79K
projected

Projections based on BLS Employment Projections 2022–2032 CAGR and WEF Jobs Report 2025. Not financial advice.

YearProjected median salaryvs today
2027 projected$70,000+$0
2028 projected$70,000+$0
2029 projected$70,000+$0
2030 projected$70,000+$0

Projections use compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from BLS occupational outlook data. Actual salaries may vary.

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Land Surveyor Salary in Wichita, Kansas: Complete Guide (2026)

The median Land Surveyor salary in Wichita, KS is $70,000 per year as of Q1 2026. This figure represents the midpoint of all reported compensation for this role in the Wichita–KS metropolitan area, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics, H-1B visa disclosures from the Department of Labor, and O*NET occupational data.

Salary range for Land Surveyor in Wichita

Entry-level Land Surveyors in Wichita with 0–2 years of experience typically earn between $52,000 and $70,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $70,000 to $92,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $92,000 to $117,000 or more.

Cost of living in Wichita for Land Surveyors

Wichita has a cost of living index of 82 compared to the US national average of 100. This means your salary goes approximately 18% further in Wichita than the national average. Kansas has a 5.7% state income tax rate.

Education requirements for Land Surveyor

Bachelor's in Surveying; Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license. 15% of these roles offer some remote flexibility.

Land Surveyor salary in nearby cities

CityMedian salaryCOL index
Wichita (current)$70K82
Overland Park$78K100
Kansas City$66K85