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	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.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: A minimum of two to four years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

	Education: Most of these occupations require a four - year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

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Significant Points


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Surveyors, Cartographers, Photogrammetrists, and Surveying and Mapping Tech

About 7 out of 10 jobs were in architectural, engineering, and related services. Employment is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations. Surveyors, cartographers, and photogrammetrists who have a bachelor's degree and strong technical skills should have favorable job prospects.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Surveyors
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services	30,710
Local Government (excluding schools and hospitals)	2,910
State Government (excluding schools and hospitals)	1,850
Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction	1,220
Nonresidential Building Construction	750
Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation)	470
Utility System Construction	440
Other Specialty Trade Contractors	320
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution	280
Management of Companies and Enterprises	280

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