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.
How to read this profile
BLS projects U.S. employment for Surveyors to increase by 5.8% between 2024 and 2034, from 52,000 to 55,000 jobs. Its estimate of 3,100 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($75,440), education (Bachelor's degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
52,000
Projected employment (2034)
55,000
Projected change (2024–2034)
6%
Annual openings (projected average)
3,100
Pay & Preparation
$75,440
Bachelor's degree
None
Internship/residency
Essential Skills
Mathematics (4.12/5) • Mathematics (4/5) • Reading Comprehension (4/5) • Reading Comprehension (3.88/5) • Critical Thinking (3.88/5) • Active Listening (3.88/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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