Surveyors pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for surveyors is $36.53 an hour ($75,980 a year). About 1,710 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($75,440). Illinois ranks 26th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for surveyors in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.38 | $46,540 |
| 25% of workers | $28.82 | $59,940 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.53 | $75,980 |
| 75% of workers | $48.26 | $100,380 |
| 90% of workers | $60.72 | $126,300 |
Surveyors pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $80,060 | 1,140 |
| Springfield | $78,460 | 40 |
| Peoria | $71,350 | 40 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for surveyors
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Training on the job: Internship/residency (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.8% over ten years, faster than average · about 3,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Illinois
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $81,780 |
| Landscape Architects | $67,460 |
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