Surveyors Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Illinois
Surveyors in Illinois earn a median salary of $77,055 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, +5.9% vs the national median of $72,740. An estimated 1,270 surveyors are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $66,870 to $86,390 depending on location.
$77,055
Avg median salary in Illinois
$86,390
Highest paying metro
$66,870
Lowest paying metro
1,270
Employed in Illinois
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Surveyors salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Central Illinois | $86,390 | $65,590 | $109,140 | 30 |
| Northwest Illinois | $81,700 | $67,420 | $112,350 | 40 |
| Springfield, IL | $78,460 | $61,770 | $110,390 | 40 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $77,820 | $58,450 | $100,120 | 1,080 |
| Peoria, IL | $71,090 | $49,310 | $86,500 | 40 |
| South Illinois | $66,870 | $48,060 | $79,580 | 40 |