Surveyors Salary in Northwest Illinois

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

Median annual salary $81,700 +12.3% vs national
Median hourly $39.28
10th percentile $46,880
90th percentile $224,040
Employed locally 40
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,880
    25th
    $67,420
    50th (median)
    $81,700
    75th
    $112,350
    90th
    $224,040

    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 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 Surveyors make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Northwest Illinois is $39.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.40 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Northwest Illinois is 12.3% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $46,880 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,420.