Surveyors Salary in East Central Illinois

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

Median annual salary $86,390 +18.8% vs national
Median hourly $41.53
10th percentile $59,940
90th percentile $125,700
Employed locally 30
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,940
    25th
    $65,590
    50th (median)
    $86,390
    75th
    $109,140
    90th
    $125,700

    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

    Related occupations in East Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $84,030
    Civil Engineers $102,320
    Mechanical Engineers $97,740
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $81,480
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $62,920
    Electrical Engineers $104,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in East Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in East Central Illinois is $41.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.44 or more per hour.

    Is East Central Illinois above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in East Central Illinois is 18.8% 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 East Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $59,940 per year in East Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,590.