How much does a surveyor make in Illinois?
$75,980a year
Median yearly pay for surveyors in Illinois. That is $36.53 an hour or $6,332 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.53
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,540Median: $75,980Highest 10%: $126,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,540 | $22.38 | |
| 25th | $59,940 | $28.82 | |
| Median | $75,980 | $36.53 | |
| 75th | $100,400 | $48.26 | |
| 90th | $126,300 | $60.72 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Davenport, IA | $99,030 |
| Chicago, IL | $80,060 |
| Springfield, IL | $78,460 |
| Peoria, IL | $71,350 |
| St. Louis, MO | $65,560 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surveyors.
| 23. Vermont | $76,450 |
| 24. Tennessee | $76,340 |
| 25. North Carolina | $76,210 |
| 26. Illinois | $75,980 |
| 27. Pennsylvania | $75,950 |
| 28. Kansas | $75,860 |
| 29. New Mexico | $74,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surveyor make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $36.53 ($75,980 a year).
Do surveyors make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $75,980 against $75,440 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Illinois rank for surveyor pay?
Illinois ranks 26 of 50 states.
Which city in Illinois pays surveyors the most?
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, with a median of $99,030 a year.
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.