Surveyors
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.
$72,740
Median Annual Pay
Jobs growth:
+4% projected 2024–2034
Bachelor's degree
Typical Entry-Level Education
What They Do
Surveyors make precise measurements to determine property boundaries.
Programs That Prepare You
College programs linked to this occupation, ranked by graduate earnings
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