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Surveying and Mapping Technicians

Role Overview

Perform surveying and mapping duties, usually under the direction of an engineer, surveyor, cartographer, or photogrammetrist, to obtain data used for construction, mapmaking, boundary location, mining, or other purposes. May calculate mapmaking information and create maps from source data, such as surveying notes, aerial photography, satellite data, or other maps to show topographical features, political boundaries, and other features. May verify accuracy and completeness of maps. Excludes “Cartographers and Photogrammetrists” (17-1021), “Surveyors" (17-1022), and “Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers” (19-2042).

Salary by State (top paying)

State Median salary
Nevada $75,660
Alaska $73,320
District of Columbia $72,230
California $71,860
Minnesota $66,080
Maryland $64,460
Wyoming $61,790
Washington $61,660
New Jersey $61,170
Connecticut $60,150
Ohio $59,400
New Hampshire $59,180
Colorado $58,370
Illinois $58,100
Oregon $57,990

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Median Annual Salary

$51,940

Projected Growth (10yr)

+4.5%

Avg. annual openings

7.6k

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