Surveying and Mapping Technicians
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.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Surveying and Mapping Technicians to increase by 5.8% between 2024 and 2034, from 58,800 to 62,200 jobs. Its estimate of 6,900 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($54,240), education (High school diploma or equivalent), 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)
58,800
Projected employment (2034)
62,200
Projected change (2024–2034)
6%
Annual openings (projected average)
6,900
Pay & Preparation
$54,240
High school diploma or equivalent
None
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Reading Comprehension (3.62/5) • Critical Thinking (3.5/5) • Mathematics (3.25/5) • Complex Problem Solving (3.25/5) • Monitoring (3.12/5) • Time Management (3.12/5)
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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