Construction & Real Estate Aurora, IL Pop. 197,757

Surveyor Salary in Aurora, Illinois

The median surveyor salary in Aurora, IL is $62,311 per year, which is 5% below the national median and 0.0% above the Illinois state average.

City Median
$62,311
vs State Avg
+$0
vs National
$-3,279
Cost of Living
95%

Surveyor Salary in Aurora by Experience

In Aurora, an entry-level surveyor earns around $39,900, while experienced professionals earn up to $95,000 per year. The local cost of living index is 95% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$39,900
$-2,100 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$63,650
$-3,350 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$95,000
$-5,000 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Aurora, IL

Percentile Aurora
10th Percentile $38,000
25th Percentile $49,400
Median (50th) $62,311
75th Percentile $81,700
90th Percentile $100,700

Surveyor Salary in Other Illinois Cities

Naperville, IL
$70,837
Pop. 149,540
Chicago, IL
$70,181
Pop. 2,693,976
Springfield, IL
$55,752
Pop. 114,394
Rockford, IL
$53,784
Pop. 148,655

How to Become a Surveyor in Aurora

Education

Most surveyor positions require a bachelor's degree. Aurora and the surrounding Illinois area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Surveying EquipmentGPS/GISCADMathematicsLegal BoundariesField Work

Job Outlook

Nationally, surveyor employment is projected to grow 5% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Aurora may vary based on local industry and population growth.