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Surveyors

Surveyors measure and map land, air space, and water boundaries.

Surveyors determine official boundaries and write descriptions of land for deeds, leases, and other legal documents. For large projects, they increasingly use the Global Positioning System (GPS).

Surveyors are in the Architecture and Construction career cluster and the Design and Pre-Construction pathway.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Well above the statewide median

$29.72 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 Percent Growth   14.9%

Above statewide average    Read more about outlook

Education & Training:

 Bachelor's degree is common.

On the Job:

 Work Activities
  • Plan fieldwork and direct the work of survey parties.
  • Record survey results and verify the accuracy of the data.
  • Provide data about the shape, location, elevation, or dimension of land or land features.
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Source: Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and CareerOneStop.