How much does a surveyor make in Chicago?
$80,060a year
Median yearly pay for surveyors in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $38.49 an hour or $6,672 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.49
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 51 of 213
- Jobs in the area
- 1,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,910Median: $80,060Highest 10%: $126,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,910 | $22.07 | |
| 25th | $59,340 | $28.53 | |
| Median | $80,060 | $38.49 | |
| 75th | $102,800 | $49.44 | |
| 90th | $126,600 | $60.88 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for surveyors.
| Davenport, IA | $99,030 |
| St. Louis, MO | $65,560 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Aerospace Engineer | $134,500 |
| Nuclear Engineer | $134,500 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $133,900 |
| Electronics Engineer | $125,700 |
| Engineer | $121,900 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $114,200 |
| Electrical Engineer | $113,500 |
| Chemical Engineer | $110,800 |
| Environmental Engineer | $110,700 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $102,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surveyor make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $38.49 ($80,060 a year).
Do surveyors make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $80,060 against $75,440 nationally, 6% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $75,980, so Chicago pays 5% more.
Where does Chicago rank for surveyor pay?
51 of 213 metro areas with data.
How much does a surveyor make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $126,600 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.