Surveying and Mapping Technicians Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $52,520 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.25
10th percentile $36,580
90th percentile $82,060
Employed locally 40
National median $51,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,580
    25th
    $42,030
    50th (median)
    $52,520
    75th
    $64,580
    90th
    $82,060

    Top-paying metros for Surveying and Mapping Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $95,150
    Reno, NV $81,300
    Visalia, CA $80,680
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $79,880
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $78,520
    Maryland nonmetropolitan area $77,640

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $86,760
    Civil Engineers $93,960
    Mechanical Engineers $83,480
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $75,700
    Electrical Engineers $104,140
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $70,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveying and Mapping Technicians make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Northwest Illinois is $25.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.61 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Surveying and Mapping Technicians salaries?

    The median Surveying and Mapping Technicians salary in Northwest Illinois is 1.1% above the national median of $51,940. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Surveying and Mapping Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,580 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,030.