Salary Breakdown
Surveyors
Average
$64,610
ANNUAL
$31.06
HOURLY
Entry Level
$37,690
ANNUAL
$18.12
HOURLY
Mid Level
$60,230
ANNUAL
$28.96
HOURLY
Expert Level
$98,660
ANNUAL
$47.43
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Surveyors
780
Projected job openings through 2030
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Top Expected Tasks
Surveyors
01
Verify the accuracy of survey data, including measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites.
02
Direct or conduct surveys to establish legal boundaries for properties, based on legal deeds and titles.
03
Prepare, or supervise preparation of, all data, charts, plots, maps, records, and documents related to surveys.
04
Prepare and maintain sketches, maps, reports, and legal descriptions of surveys to describe, certify, and assume liability for work performed.
05
Write descriptions of property boundary surveys for use in deeds, leases, or other legal documents.
06
Search legal records, survey records, and land titles to obtain information about property boundaries in areas to be surveyed.
07
Coordinate findings with the work of engineering and architectural personnel, clients, and others concerned with projects.
08
Establish fixed points for use in making maps, using geodetic and engineering instruments.
09
Calculate heights, depths, relative positions, property lines, and other characteristics of terrain.
10
Adjust surveying instruments to maintain their accuracy.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Surveyors
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Law and Government
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
SKILL
Mathematics
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Active Listening
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Mathematical Reasoning
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Number Facility
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
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