Surveyors Salary in Illinois
Surveyors in Illinois earn a median of $75,980 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $75,980
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($75,440)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,710
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,540; the top 10% earn over $126,300. Nationally the range is $46,880 to $125,590.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$57,470 median in Illinois
- Geodetic Surveyors$75,980 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Traffic Technicians$70,970 median in Illinois
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$54,680 median in Illinois
- Remote Sensing Technicians$59,410 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$79,190 median in Illinois
Surveyors pay in Illinois
How much do surveyors make in Illinois?
The median is $75,980 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,540 and the top 10% earn over $126,300. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for surveyors?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 50 (+1% vs. the national median of $75,440). Living costs are not included.