Surveyors Salary in South Illinois

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

Median annual salary $66,870 -8.1% vs national
Median hourly $32.15
10th percentile $43,710
90th percentile $99,590
Employed locally 40
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,710
    25th
    $48,060
    50th (median)
    $66,870
    75th
    $79,580
    90th
    $99,590

    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 South Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $84,740
    Civil Engineers $101,020
    Electrical Engineers $103,480
    Mechanical Engineers $86,310
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $59,120
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $70,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in South Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in South Illinois is $32.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.28 or more per hour.

    Is South Illinois above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in South Illinois is 8.1% below 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 South Illinois?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $43,710 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,060.