Surveying Technicians
Adjust and operate surveying instruments, such as the theodolite and electronic distance-measuring equipment, and compile notes, make sketches and enter data into computers.
$51,940
Median Annual Pay
Jobs growth:
+5% projected 2024–2034
High school diploma or equivalent
Typical Entry-Level Education
What They Do
Surveying and mapping technicians collect data and make maps of the Earth' surface.
Programs That Prepare You
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