Details Report for:
17-1022.00 - Surveyors
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.
Sample of reported job titles: City Surveyor, County Surveyor, Land Surveyor, Mine Surveyor, Registered Land Surveyor, Surveyor
Also see: Geodetic Surveyors
Tasks | Technology Skills | Tools Used | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities | Work Activities | Detailed Work Activities | Work Context | Job Zone | Education | Credentials | Interests | Work Styles | Work Values | Related Occupations | Wages & Employment | Job Openings | Additional Information
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Technology Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Analytical or scientific software — Geocomp Systems GeoNav; HYPACK MAX; MicroSurvey FieldGenius; Sokkia Spectrum Survey Suite (see all 11 examples)
- Application server software — CloudWorks
- Computer aided design CAD software
— Autodesk AutoCAD
; Bentley MicroStation
; Carlson SurvCADD; CMT Incorporated CogoCAD (see all 9 examples)
- Data base user interface and query software — Data logging software
- Data conversion software — Cyclone
- Document management software — Data transfer software
- Graphics or photo imaging software — Bentley GeoPak Bridge
- Information retrieval or search software — Topographic database software
- Internet browser software
- Map creation software — ESRI ArcGIS software
; Geographic information system GIS software
; PC-Mapper software; Sokkia Imap (see all 11 examples)
- Mobile location based services software — Global positioning system GPS software
- Office suite software — Latitude software; Microsoft Office
- Project management software — Crones & Associations Project Tracker Pro; Project analysis and costing software; Project data integration software
- Route navigation software — NOAA Shoreline Data Explorer
- Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
- Time accounting software — Sharetech Tabs Plus
- Word processing software — Microsoft Word
Hot Technology — a technology requirement frequently included in employer job postings.
Tools Used Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Barometers
- Clinometers
- Distance meters — Telescopic viewers
- Electromagnetic geophysical instruments — Magnetic locators
- Extension pole — Prism poles
- Geological compasses — Pocket transits
- Global positioning system GPS receiver — Global positioning system GPS receivers; Integrated global positioning systems GPS
- Height gauges — Abney levels; Altimeters
- Instrument tripods — Elevator tripods; Robotic tripods; Tripods
- Interferometers — Tracking lasers
- Laser measuring systems — Automatic slope lasers; Handheld measuring lasers; Line lasers
- Lasers — Dot lasers; Invisible beam lasers; Rotary lasers; Visible beam lasers
- Level sensors or transmitters — Transit levels
- Levels — Automatic levels; Electronic digital levels; Hand levels
- Machetes
- Map measurers — Curvimeters; Planimeters
- Measuring rods — Digital measuring poles; Rod levels; San Francisco rods; Surveyors leveling rods (see all 6 examples)
- Measuring tapes — Depth gauge tapes
- Measuring wheels for distance — Road measuring wheels
- Notebook computers — Laptop computers
- Optical calibration sets — Tribrachs
- Personal computers — Pocket personal computers PC
- Plumb bobs — Laser plumb bobs
- Prisms — Double right-angle prisms; Right-angle prisms
- Rangefinders — Digital laser rangefinders
- Scanners — Laser scanners
- Sonars — Side scan sonars
- Sonometers — Single-beam echo sounders; Single-beam transducers
- Tape measures — Gammon reels; Measuring tapes
- Theodolites — Electronic digital theodolites; Long range reflectorless total stations; Prismless total stations; Total stations (see all 7 examples)
- Two way radios
- Video attachments for microscopes — Stereoscopes
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Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Detailed Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Verify mathematical calculations.
- Direct surveying activities.
- Document technical design details.
- Create maps.
- Gather physical survey data.
- Coordinate activities with suppliers, contractors, clients, or other departments.
- Calculate geographic positions from survey data.
- Calibrate scientific or technical equipment.
- Survey land or bodies of water to measure or determine features.
- Train personnel on proper operational procedures.
- Analyze physical, survey, or geographic data.
- Testify at legal or legislative proceedings.
- Determine operational criteria or specifications.
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Work Context Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Job Zone Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Title | Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed |
Education | Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not. |
Related Experience | A considerable amount 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. |
Job Training | Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training. |
Job Zone Examples | Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, chemists, art directors, and cost estimators. |
SVP Range | (7.0 to < 8.0) |
Education
Interests Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others. ![]() |
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Related Occupations Save Table (XLS/CSV)
11-9021.00 | Construction Managers ![]() |
17-1022.01 | Geodetic Surveyors |
17-2051.00 | Civil Engineers |
17-3025.00 | Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians ![]() |
17-3031.00 | Surveying and Mapping Technicians |
19-1031.00 | Conservation Scientists ![]() |
19-4012.01 | Precision Agriculture Technicians |
19-4042.00 | Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health ![]() |
19-4071.00 | Forest and Conservation Technicians |
47-1011.00 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers ![]() |
Wages & Employment Trends
Median wages (2019) | $30.49 hourly, $63,420 annual |
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Employment (2019) | 48,000 employees |
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Projected job openings (2019-2029) | 3,600 |
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Top industries (2019) | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (72% employed in this sector)
Government (10%)
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2019 wage data
and 2019-2029 employment projections
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"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2019-2029). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
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