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Make exact measurements to determine property boundaries.

Surveyors provide information about the shape, location, elevation, or dimension of land. They do this for a variety of purposes, including engineering, mining, construction, mapmaking, land evaluation, and others.

Wages	$36.71 per hour on average
Outlook	The outlook is Good
Education & Training	Bachelor's degree is needed for entry.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Surveying Technology/Surveying
On the Job	Work Activities Analyze operational data to evaluate operations, processes or products. Analyze physical, survey, or geographic data. Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality. Gather physical survey data. Verify mathematical calculations. Maintain operational records or records systems. Prepare operational reports. Gather physical survey data. Document technical design details. Verify mathematical calculations.
Career Pathways	Design and Pre-Construction
Similar Careers	Civil Engineers Surveyors Precision Agriculture Technicians
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