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What is a geodetic surveyor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a geodetic surveyor. For example, did you know that they make an average of $35.56 an hour? That's $73,966 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 1% and produce 400 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreGeodetic SurveyorUS Average
Salary
5.8

Avg. Salary $73,966

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
7.8

Growth rate 1%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
5.5
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.47%

Asian 4.24%

Black or African American 2.82%

Hispanic or Latino 9.18%

Unknown 4.71%

White 78.59%

Gender

female 13.64%

male 86.36%

Age - 42
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 42
Stress level
7.8

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.9

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
4.3

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a geodetic surveyor

  1. Explore geodetic surveyor education requirements

    Most common geodetic surveyor degrees

    High School Diploma

    33.3 %

    Bachelor's

    33.3 %

    Associate

    25.0 %
  2. Start to develop specific geodetic surveyor skills

    SkillsPercentages
    GPS100.00%
  3. Complete relevant geodetic surveyor training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 2-4 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New geodetic surveyors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a geodetic surveyor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real geodetic surveyor resumes.
  4. Research geodetic surveyor duties and responsibilities

    • Work as a geodetic surveyor for the world's first GPS survey company.
    • Research utility services via GIS computer system and reference library and mark relevant utilities in specify construction areas.
    • Research utility services via GIS computer system and reference library and mark relevant utilities in specify construction areas.
  5. Apply for geodetic surveyor jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a geodetic surveyor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average geodetic surveyor salary

The average geodetic surveyor salary in the United States is $73,966 per year or $36 per hour. Geodetic surveyor salaries range between $44,000 and $121,000 per year.

Average geodetic surveyor salary
$73,966 Yearly
$35.56 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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