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 |
$24.38 | $31.50 | $42.88 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$28.38 | $36.71 | $41.98 |
Central Minnesota |
$30.44 | $38.09 | $44.96 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$30.76 | $36.13 | $39.82 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$25.43 | $30.56 | $37.99 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$23.25 | $32.79 | $42.93 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$28.87 | $37.90 | $38.59 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$30.81 | $38.66 | $47.99 |
* "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 730 workers employed in this very small career.
Where do Surveyors most often work?
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
- Specialty Trade Contractors
- Utilities
Current Demand
This career is currently in low demand.
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.