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Surveyors

Role Overview

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.

Recommended Majors

Surveying Engineering. Surveying Technology/Surveying.

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Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
California	$103,790
New Jersey	$93,260
Washington	$88,340
Oregon	$87,730
South Dakota	$86,260
Alaska	$85,520
Delaware	$85,350
Massachusetts	$84,260
Nevada	$82,990
Indiana	$81,010
Maine	$80,740
Hawaii	$79,730
Montana	$79,230
New York	$79,050
North Dakota	$78,750

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the job outlook for this career?

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BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.

Median Annual Salary

$72,740

Projected Growth (10yr)

+4.4%

Avg. annual openings

3.9k

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