Geodetic Surveyors
Employment data isn't available specifically for this occupation from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, so we are using the data from Surveyors.




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Automation risk
Low Risk (21-40%): Jobs in this level have a limited risk of automation, as they demand a mix of technical and human-centric skills.
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Growth
The number of 'Surveyors' job openings is expected to rise 0.9% by 2031
Total employment, and estimated job openings
Updated projections are due 09-2023.
Wages
In 2022, the median annual wage for 'Surveyors' was $63,080, or $30 per hour
'Surveyors' were paid 36.2% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $46,310
Wages over time
Volume
As of 2022 there were 47,770 people employed as 'Surveyors' within the United States.
This represents around < 0.001% of the employed workforce across the country
Put another way, around 1 in 3 thousand people are employed as 'Surveyors'.
Job description
Measure large areas of the Earth's surface using satellite observations, global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), light detection and ranging (LIDAR), or related sources.
SOC Code: 17-1022.01
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