Geodetic surveyor demographics and statistics in the US
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Geodetic surveyor gender statistics
13.6% of geodetic surveyors are women and 86.4% of geodetic surveyors are men.
- Male, 86.4%
- Female, 13.6%
Geodetic surveyor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.4% |
| Female | 13.6% |
Geodetic surveyor gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$73,386
Female income
$69,631
Geodetic surveyor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in geodetic surveyor positions over time. Currently, 13.6% of geodetic surveyors are female.
Geodetic surveyor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.68% | 16.32% |
| 2011 | 80.45% | 19.55% |
| 2012 | 79.09% | 20.91% |
| 2013 | 84.85% | 15.15% |
| 2014 | 86.78% | 13.22% |
| 2015 | 83.91% | 16.09% |
| 2016 | 83.79% | 16.21% |
| 2017 | 84.00% | 16.00% |
| 2018 | 84.49% | 15.51% |
| 2019 | 87.14% | 12.86% |
| 2020 | 87.36% | 12.64% |
| 2021 | 86.36% | 13.64% |
Geodetic surveyor related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Geodetic Surveyor | 86% | 14% |
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Geodetic surveyor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among geodetic surveyors is White, which makes up 78.6% of all geodetic surveyors. Comparatively, 9.2% of geodetic surveyors are Hispanic or Latino and 4.7% of geodetic surveyors are Unknown.
- White, 78.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.2%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 4.2%
- Black or African American, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Geodetic surveyor race
| Geodetic surveyor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 78.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.2% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 4.2% |
| Black or African American | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Geodetic surveyor race and ethnicity over time
See how geodetic surveyor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Geodetic surveyor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.98% | 3.10% | 2.07% | 5.58% |
| 2011 | 89.57% | 3.40% | 2.98% | 2.77% |
| 2012 | 86.06% | 3.05% | 3.27% | 4.58% |
| 2013 | 87.76% | 2.90% | 2.69% | 5.17% |
| 2014 | 90.08% | 2.07% | 2.48% | 3.72% |
| 2015 | 83.86% | 1.96% | 4.16% | 8.07% |
| 2016 | 81.87% | 3.22% | 5.06% | 8.05% |
| 2017 | 86.46% | 2.48% | 3.61% | 4.51% |
| 2018 | 85.56% | 3.35% | 2.93% | 5.44% |
| 2019 | 86.50% | 2.95% | 1.69% | 6.54% |
| 2020 | 83.19% | 3.70% | 2.28% | 7.98% |
| 2021 | 78.59% | 2.82% | 4.24% | 9.18% |
Geodetic surveyor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian geodetic surveyors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino geodetic surveyors have the lowest average salary at $72,509.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $73,312 |
| White | $73,238 |
| Black or African American | $72,868 |
| Asian | $75,026 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $72,509 |
Geodetic surveyor age breakdown
The average age of geodetic surveyors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the geodetic surveyor population.
Geodetic surveyor age breakdown
| Geodetic Surveyor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Geodetic surveyor educational attainment
The most common degree for geodetic surveyors is high school diploma, with 33% of geodetic surveyors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 33% and bachelor's degree degree at 25%.
- High School Diploma, 33%
- Bachelor's, 33%
- Associate, 25%
- Diploma, 8%
Geodetic surveyors by degree level
| Geodetic surveyor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 33% |
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Diploma | 8% |
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Geodetic surveyor employment statistics
Company size where geodetic surveyors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where geodetic surveyors work.
Geodetic surveyor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 29% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Geodetic surveyor turnover and employment statistics
Geodetic surveyor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for geodetic surveyors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Geodetic surveyor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Geodetic surveyor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.41% |
| 2011 | 5.62% |
| 2012 | 4.64% |
| 2013 | 4.11% |
| 2014 | 5.23% |
| 2015 | 2.82% |
| 2016 | 4.80% |
| 2017 | 2.45% |
| 2018 | 2.23% |
| 2019 | 2.73% |
| 2020 | 2.53% |
| 2021 | 1.37% |
Average geodetic surveyor tenure
The average geodetic surveyor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 29 geodetic surveyors resumes in Zippia's database.
Geodetic surveyor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Geodetic surveyor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of geodetic surveyors that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Cryptological Technician | 3.19% | 24,839 |
| Manufacturing Engineer | 3.66% | 115,384 |
| Geodetic Surveyor | 7.05% | - |
| Hardware Engineer | 7.52% | 53,213 |
| Environmental Engineering Internship | 7.95% | 112,274 |
| Golf Course Designer | 9.38% | 45,488 |
| Computer Architect | 11.82% | 86,717 |
Similar geodetic surveyor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Cryptological Technician | 3.19% | 24,839 |
| Manufacturing Engineer | 3.66% | 115,384 |
| Hardware Engineer | 7.52% | 53,213 |
| Environmental Engineering Internship | 7.95% | 112,274 |
| Golf Course Designer | 9.38% | 45,488 |
| Computer Architect | 11.82% | 86,717 |