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Geodetic Surveyors

General Information

Description

Measure large areas of the Earth's surface using satellite observations, global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), light detection and ranging (LIDAR), or related sources.

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

  • Responsibility
  • Exposure to job hazards
  • Physical activity
  • Decision making
  • Repetitiveness
  • Level of competition
  • Time pressure

Industry areas

  • Architecture & Construction

Job Outlook

Employment of surveyors is projected to show little or no change from 2021 to 2031. Despitelimitedemployment growth, about 3,800 openings for surveyors are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Most of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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Job Outlook

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Employment of surveyors is projected to show little or no change from 2021 to 2031. Despitelimitedemployment growth, about 3,800 openings for surveyors are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Most of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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Salary

Average Salary

Salary

$61,600

State-by-state Salary

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$98,280
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Education

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Bachelor's degree 81%
  • High school 3%
  • Some college 3%
  • Master's degree 3%
  • Associate's degree 3%
  • Post baccalaureate 3%
  • Doctoral degree 0%
  • Less than high school 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%
  • Post-secondary certificate 0%

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Knowledge

  • Mathematics
  • Geography
  • Engineering and Technology
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Education and Training

Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

  • Verbal skills
  • Critical thinking & problem solving
  • Equipment operation & maintenance
  • Math & science skills
  • Technology design & control
  • Leadership
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