Surveyors
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Surveyors *
U S |
$23.76 | $30.69 | $39.65 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$23.57 | $29.94 | $39.24 |
Central Minnesota |
$29.91 | $37.47 | $40.99 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$21.90 | $29.94 | $37.76 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$23.55 | $29.91 | $37.89 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$24.25 | $37.40 | $46.81 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$23.55 | $29.94 | $37.89 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$30.06 | $39.23 | $47.87 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 1,090 workers employed in this small career.
Where do Surveyors most often work?
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
- Specialty Trade Contractors
- Utilities
Current Demand
No data available.
Future Demand
This career is high growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 691 new Surveyors to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 46,000 | 46,700 | 700 | 1.6% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 762 | 799 | 37 | 4.9% |
| Central Minnesota | 93 | 94 | 1 | 1.1% |
| Northeast Minnesota | 64 | 67 | 3 | 4.7% |
| Southeast Minnesota | 26 | 28 | 2 | 7.7% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 373 | 393 | 20 | 5.4% |
Source: You can learn about our data sources in the About Us section.