Surveyors Salary in Chicago, IL-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

Median annual salary $77,820 +7% vs national
Median hourly $37.42
10th percentile $47,760
90th percentile $116,200
Employed locally 1,080
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,760
    25th
    $58,450
    50th (median)
    $77,820
    75th
    $100,120
    90th
    $116,200

    Chicago economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,850 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 88% Median Surveyors salary is 12% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Surveyors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Yuba City, CA $130,730
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $124,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $122,690
    Redding, CA $121,250
    Fresno, CA $115,620
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $110,450

    Nearby metros — Surveyors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $124,990
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $97,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $87,070
    East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $86,390
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $83,090
    Billings, MT $82,550

    Related occupations in Chicago, IL-IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $100,940
    Civil Engineers $100,280
    Mechanical Engineers $100,390
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $79,240
    Electrical Engineers $109,010
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $76,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Chicago?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Chicago, IL-IN is $37.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.87 or more per hour.

    Is Chicago above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Chicago, IL-IN is 7% above the national median of $72,740. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Surveyors in Chicago?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $47,760 per year in Chicago, IL-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,450.