Surveying and Mapping Technicians
- Architecture and Construction
Median Yearly Income
$47,211
Most Common Education Level
Associate degree
Projected Job Growth
+7.45%
What do Surveying and Mapping Technicians do?
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.
Career Interests Areas
- Realistic
- Conventional
- Investigative
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Data on career profiles are based on information supplied by the O*NET Program, sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor, Employment, and Training Administration.