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Careers / Surveying Technicians |
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Surveying and Mapping Technicians |
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Surveying and mapping technicians collect data and make maps of the Earth's surface. Surveying technicians visit sites to take measurements of the land. Mapping technicians use geographic data to create maps. They both assist surveyors, cartographers, and photogrammetrists.
Surveying technicians work outside extensively and can be exposed to all types of weather. Mapping technicians work primarily indoors on computers. Most surveying and mapping technicians work for firms that provide engineering, surveying, and mapping services on a contract basis. Local governments also employ these workers in highway and planning departments.
Surveying technicians usually need a high school diploma. However, mapping technicians often need formal education after high school to study technology applications, such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
The median annual wage for surveying and mapping technicians was $42,010 in May 2015.
Employment of surveying and mapping technicians is projected to decline 8 percent from 2014 to 2024. Advancements in surveying technology have increased productivity, reducing demand for surveying technicians.
Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for surveying and mapping technicians.
Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of surveying and mapping technicians with similar occupations.
Learn more about surveying and mapping technicians by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations. |
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Top Ten Industries |
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U.S. National Figures. |
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Surveying and Mapping Technicians |
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services |
33,670 |
Local Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation) |
6,300 |
Other Support Services |
1,760 |
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution |
1,720 |
State Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation) |
1,320 |
Utility System Construction |
1,010 |
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services |
840 |
Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) |
780 |
Natural Gas Distribution |
640 |
Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services |
370 |
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Interesting Fact |
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When the U.S. Constitution was written, the federal government was not allowed to collect income tax. All revenues came from trade tariffs. The 16th Ammendment later permitted federal income tax. |
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