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This career is expected to grow 21 percent—much faster than average—through 2016.
An increasing number of firms—and individuals—are interested in geographic information and its applications. Opportunities should be stronger for professional surveyors than for surveying and mapping technicians. Opportunities will be best for surveyors who have a bachelor’s degree and strong technical skills.
In 2006, surveyors earned an average salary greater than $48,000. The middle 50 percent earned $36,000 to $64,000. The highest 10 percent earned more than $80,000. Median annual earnings of surveyors employed in architectural, engineering, and related services were $47,570.
Surveyors establish official land, airspace and water boundaries. They write descriptions of land for deeds, leases and other legal documents; define airspace for airports; and take measurements of construction and mineral sites. Other surveyors provide data about the shape, contour, location, elevation or dimension of land or land features.
When measuring boundaries, surveyors select known reference points in the field and calculate the location of important features in the survey area. Surveyors often use the Global Positioning System (GPS) to locate reference points with a high degree of precision.
Surveyors also research legal records, look for evidence of previous boundaries, and analyze data to determine the location of boundary lines.
Some surveyors perform specialized functions. Geodetic surveyors measure large areas of the earth’s surface. Geophysical prospecting surveyors mark sites for sub-surface exploration, usually to look for petroleum. Marine or hydrographic surveyors survey harbors, rivers and other bodies of water.
Most surveyors need at least an associate degree in applied technology, and all need licensing. A number of universities offer bachelor’s degree programs in surveying. Many community colleges, technical institutes and vocational schools offer programs in surveying or surveying technology.
The best salaries will go to those that hold bachelor’s degrees in surveying or civil engineering.
Licensing: All 50 states and all U.S. territories license surveyors. Specific requirements for training and education vary among the states.
Most state licensing boards require that individuals pass a written examination given by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES). Most states also require surveyors to pass a written examination prepared by the state licensing board.
The National Society of Professional Surveyors, a member organization of the American Congress on Surveying and Mapping, has a voluntary certification program for surveying technicians.
Entering the Field: High school graduates with no formal training in surveying usually start as apprentices. Beginners with postsecondary school training in surveying usually can start as technicians or assistants.
With on-the-job experience and formal training in surveying, workers may advance to senior survey technician, then to party chief. Depending on state licensing requirements, in some cases they may advance to licensed surveyor.
Career Changers: Career changers should review their states’ licensing requirements and talk to specific employers about training and education requirements. The fastest route would be to secure a paid apprenticeship with a surveying firm while earning a certificate or associate degree in surveying.

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American Congress on Surveying and Mapping
ASPRS: Imaging and Geospatial Information Society
MAPPS: Management Association for Private Photogrammetric Surveyors


Source for salary and growth data is the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For more information on careers in surveying, salaries, and job prospects visit: U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition, Surveyors, Cartographers, Photogrammetrists, and Surveying and Mapping Technicians.
 
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