Surveyors

Also Called: County Surveyor, Land Surveyor, Surveyor

Bachelor's Degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$41,430

Entry Salary

Below Average

Job outlook

What Surveyors do

Make exact measurements and determine property boundaries. Provide data relevant to the shape, contour, gravitation, location, elevation, or dimension of land or land features on or near the earth's surface for engineering, mapmaking, mining, land evaluation, construction, and other purposes.

  • Verify the accuracy of survey data, including measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites.
  • Direct or conduct surveys to establish legal boundaries for properties, based on legal deeds and titles.
  • Prepare or supervise preparation of all data, charts, plots, maps, records, and documents related to surveys.
Industry Areas:

Renewable Resources and Energy

Training Program Areas:

Forestry Conservation & Firefighting • OCT-Only Renewable Resources & Energy • Petroleum Technician

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Work Context

  • Telephone
  • Electronic Mail
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  • Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Tools

  • Theodolites
  • Measuring rods
  • Lasers
  • Levels
  • Laser measuring systems

Technology

Map creation software
ESRI ArcGIS software
Geographic information system GIS software
Analytical or scientific software
MicroSurvey FieldGenius
Sokkia Spectrum Survey Suite
Computer aided design CAD software
Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
Bentley MicroStation

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Mathematics
  • Critical Thinking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Speaking
  • Active Listening

Knowledge

Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
geography
Engineering and Technology
product and service development
computers and electronics
Arts and Humanities
English language
Business
customer service

Education

  • 42% Bachelor's degree
  • 32% Associate's degree
  • 16% High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Agricultural Inspectors

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Cartographers & Photogrammetrists

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Firefighters

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Surveyors Currently Selected

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

 Job Training Match

Agricultural Technicians

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

  • Centennial Civilian Conservation Center - Job Corps

    Nampa, Idaho

  • Collbran Civilian Conservation Center - Job Corps

    Collbran, Colorado

ACT & College

  • Acadiana Technical College-Lafayette Campus

    Lafayette, LA

  • Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

    Asheville, NC

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Investigative (Thinker)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Integrity
  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependability
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Cooperation
  • Initiative

Values

  • Relationships
  • Independence
  • Working Conditions

Abilities

  • Math
  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic
  • Spatial

This is what Surveyors across the country typically make.

$19.92 / hour
$41,430 /year

Entry Level

$32.95 / hour
$68,540 /year

Median Level

$52.72 / hour
$109,660 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Below Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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