Surveying and Mapping Technicians
Perform surveying and mapping duties, usually under the direction of an engineer, surveyor, cartographer, or photogrammetrist, to obtain data used for construction, mapmaking, boundary location, mining, or other purposes. May calculate mapmaking information and create maps from source data, such as surveying notes, aerial photography, satellite data, or other maps to show topographical features, political boundaries, and other features. May verify accuracy and completeness of maps.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
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| Alabama | 770 | $45,240 | $21.75 | |
| Alaska | 190 | $69,820 | $33.57 | |
| Arizona | 940 | $55,640 | $26.75 | |
| Arkansas | 620 | $43,190 | $20.77 | |
| California | 3,560 | $71,700 | $34.47 | |
| Colorado | 2,630 | $48,080 | $23.11 | |
| Connecticut | 250 | $60,870 | $29.27 | |
| Delaware | 190 | $48,430 | $23.28 | |
| Florida | 4,870 | $42,690 | $20.52 | |
| Georgia | 2,230 | $44,560 | $21.42 | |
| Hawaii | 190 | $52,010 | $25.01 | |
| Idaho | 440 | $49,140 | $23.62 | |
| Illinois | 910 | $56,070 | $26.96 | |
| Indiana | 900 | $47,210 | $22.70 | |
| Iowa | 490 | $50,820 | $24.43 | |
| Kansas | 360 | $44,200 | $21.25 | |
| Kentucky | 710 | $44,750 | $21.51 | |
| Louisiana | 1,440 | $42,340 | $20.36 | |
| Maine | 390 | $50,190 | $24.13 | |
| Maryland | 750 | $52,530 | $25.26 | |
| Massachusetts | 760 | $60,820 | $29.24 | |
| Michigan | 1,080 | $42,190 | $20.28 | |
| Minnesota | 740 | $57,880 | $27.83 | |
| Mississippi | 660 | $47,250 | $22.72 | |
| Missouri | 640 | $51,740 | $24.88 | |
| Montana | 430 | $45,020 | $21.65 | |
| Nebraska | 270 | $53,410 | $25.68 | |
| Nevada | 400 | $55,130 | $26.50 | |
| New Hampshire | 320 | $51,630 | $24.82 | |
| New Jersey | 810 | $56,040 | $26.94 | |
| New Mexico | 760 | $50,520 | $24.29 | |
| New York | 1,850 | $57,510 | $27.65 | |
| North Carolina | 3,650 | $45,460 | $21.86 | |
| North Dakota | 120 | $56,910 | $27.36 | |
| Ohio | 1,470 | $48,940 | $23.53 | |
| Oklahoma | 1,020 | $50,750 | $24.40 | |
| Oregon | 690 | $55,110 | $26.49 | |
| Pennsylvania | 1,380 | $49,840 | $23.96 | |
| Rhode Island | 90 | $71,540 | $34.39 | |
| South Carolina | 940 | $43,340 | $20.84 | |
| South Dakota | 130 | $40,890 | $19.66 | |
| Tennessee | 920 | $43,850 | $21.08 | |
| Texas | 9,090 | $46,840 | $22.52 | |
| Utah | 660 | $44,500 | $21.40 | |
| Vermont | 100 | $46,740 | $22.47 | |
| Virginia | 2,060 | $50,030 | $24.06 | |
| Washington | 1,090 | $55,960 | $26.91 | |
| West Virginia | 420 | $46,460 | $22.34 | |
| Wisconsin | 510 | $47,540 | $22.86 | |
| Wyoming | 170 | $47,750 | $22.96 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the delineation, determination, planning and positioning of land tracts, land and water boundaries, land contours and features; and the preparation of related maps, charts and reports. Includes instruction in applied geodesy, computer graphics, photointerpretation, plane and geodetic surveying, mensuration, traversing, survey equipment operation and maintenance, instrument calibration, and basic cartography.
A program that focuses on the systematic study of the spatial distribution and interrelationships of people, natural resources, plant and animal life. Includes instruction in historical and political geography, cultural geography, economic and physical geography, regional science, cartographic methods, remote sensing, spatial analysis, and applications to areas such as land-use planning, development studies, and analyses of specific countries, regions, and resources.
A program that focuses on the systematic study of map-making and the application of mathematical, computer, and other techniques to the analysis of large amounts of geographic data and the science of mapping geographic information. Includes instruction in cartographic theory and map projections, computer-assisted cartography, geographic information systems, map design and layout, photogrammetry, air photo interpretation, remote sensing, spatial analysis, geodesy, cartographic editing, and applications to specific industrial, commercial, research, and governmental mapping problems.
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$49,810 per yearNational average salaryModerateJob growth rate
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High school diploma or equivalentTypical education requirement
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Moderate-term on-the-job trainingTypical on-the-job training requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as surveying and mapping technicians.
- Less than high school 5%
- High school graduate 30%
- College dropout 33%
- Associate’s degree 22%
- Bachelor’s degree 8%
- Master’s degree 1%
- Doctorate degree 0%
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