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Land surveyor demographics and statistics in the US

Land surveyor demographics research summary. Zippia estimates land surveyor demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our land surveyor estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about land surveyors after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 40,034 land surveyors currently employed in the United States.
  • 6.1% of all land surveyors are women, while 93.9% are men.
  • The average land surveyor age is 43 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of land surveyors is White (75.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (10.9%), Asian (5.0%) and Unknown (4.8%).
  • Land surveyors are most in-demand in Roseville, CA.
  • Walnut Creek, CA pays an annual average wage of $81,571, the highest in the US.
  • In 2022, women land surveyors earned 96% of what men earned.
  • New Jersey is the best state for land surveyors to live.
  • Land surveyors are 78% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Land surveyor gender statistics

6.1% of land surveyors are women and 93.9% of land surveyors are men.
  • Male, 93.9%
  • Female, 6.1%

Land surveyor gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male93.9%
Female6.1%

Land surveyor gender pay gap

Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$45,913
female-income
Female income
$44,162

Land surveyor gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in land surveyor positions over time. Currently, 6.1% of land surveyors are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Land surveyor gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201092.60%7.40%
201190.94%9.06%
201290.23%9.77%
201393.18%6.82%
201494.12%5.88%
201592.72%7.28%
201692.66%7.34%
201792.76%7.24%
201893.01%6.99%
201994.30%5.70%
202094.40%5.60%
202193.92%6.08%

Land surveyor related jobs gender ratio

Job titleMaleFemale
Land Surveyor94%6%
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%

Land surveyor demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among land surveyors is White, which makes up 75.4% of all land surveyors. Comparatively, 10.9% of land surveyors are Hispanic or Latino and 5.0% of land surveyors are Asian.
  • White, 75.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 10.9%
  • Asian, 5.0%
  • Unknown, 4.8%
  • Black or African American, 3.4%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%

Land surveyor race

Land surveyor racePercentages
White75.4%
Hispanic or Latino10.9%
Asian5.0%
Unknown4.8%
Black or African American3.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.5%

Land surveyor race and ethnicity over time

See how land surveyor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Land surveyor race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201083.77%3.63%2.84%7.31%
201186.36%3.94%3.75%4.50%
201282.84%3.58%4.04%6.31%
201384.55%3.43%3.46%6.91%
201486.87%2.60%3.25%5.45%
201580.65%2.49%4.93%9.80%
201678.66%3.75%5.83%9.78%
201783.24%3.02%4.38%6.25%
201882.35%3.88%3.70%7.17%
201983.28%3.49%2.46%8.27%
202079.97%4.24%3.05%9.71%
202175.37%3.36%5.00%10.91%

Land surveyor wage gap by race

According to our data, asian land surveyors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino land surveyors have the lowest average salary at $45,507.
$48,000
$47,000
$46,000
$45,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$45,879
White$45,845
Black or African American$45,673
Asian$46,670
Hispanic or Latino$45,507

Land surveyor age breakdown

The average age of land surveyors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the land surveyor population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Land surveyor age breakdown

Land Surveyor YearsPercentages
40+ years58%
30-40 years29%
20-30 years13%

Land surveyor educational attainment

The most common degree for land surveyors is bachelor's degree, with 43% of land surveyors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 21%.
  • Bachelor's, 43%
  • Associate, 24%
  • High School Diploma, 21%
  • Diploma, 7%
  • Other Degrees, 5%

Land surveyors by degree level

Land surveyor degreePercentages
Bachelor's43%
Associate24%
High School Diploma21%
Diploma7%
Other Degrees5%

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Land surveyor employment statistics

Most land surveyors work for a private in the professional industry.

Company size where land surveyors work

Below, you can see the size of companies where land surveyors work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Land surveyor jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees9%
50 - 100 employees25%
100 - 500 employees35%
500 - 1,000 employees6%
1,000 - 10,000 employees15%
> 10,000 employees11%

Land surveyor jobs by company type

Employees with the land surveyor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most land surveyors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Land surveyor jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education1%
Public13%
Private78%
Government8%

Land surveyor jobs by industry

The most common industries for land surveyors are professional, construction and government.

Professional

Construction

Government

Hospitality

Fortune 500

Land surveyor turnover and employment statistics

Land surveyor unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for land surveyors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Land surveyor unemployment rate by year

YearLand surveyor unemployment rate
20105.41%
20115.62%
20124.64%
20134.11%
20145.23%
20152.82%
20164.80%
20172.45%
20182.23%
20192.73%
20202.53%
20211.37%

Average land surveyor tenure

The average land surveyor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,229 land surveyors resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Land surveyor tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year23%
1-2 years32%
3-4 years15%
5-7 years15%
8-10 years4%
11+ years11%

Land surveyor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of land surveyors that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Bench Technician3.19%79,375
Validation Engineer3.66%28,394
Land Surveyor7.05%-
Hardware Engineer7.52%53,213
Environmental Consultant7.95%21,723
Sustainable Landscape Architect9.38%75,029
Integration Architect11.82%89,611

Similar land surveyor jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Bench Technician3.19%79,375
Validation Engineer3.66%28,394
Hardware Engineer7.52%53,213
Environmental Consultant7.95%21,723
Sustainable Landscape Architect9.38%75,029
Integration Architect11.82%89,611

Foreign languages spoken by land surveyors

The most common foreign language among land surveyors is Spanish at 62.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.5% and German is the third-most popular at 3.2%.
  • Spanish, 62.4%
  • French, 7.5%
  • German, 3.2%
  • Russian, 3.2%
  • Arabic, 3.2%
  • Other, 20.5%

Land surveyor languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish62.4%
French7.5%
German3.2%
Russian3.2%
Arabic3.2%
Other20.5%

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Land surveyor location demographics

Where do land surveyors earn the most?

Land surveyors earn the most in California, where the average land surveyor salary is $79,464. The map here shows where land surveyors earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Land Surveyors?

By looking through more than 3,229 resumes, we found that the most popular places for land surveyors are Houston, TX and Tampa, FL.
Number of Land Surveyors

Land surveyor jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1Texas189$48,611
2Florida144$44,460
3California131$79,464
4Virginia94$44,620
5North Carolina85$42,253
6Ohio76$48,310
7Michigan61$37,082
8Colorado50$46,316
9Georgia46$38,236
10Maryland45$40,704
11Oregon43$51,578
12New Jersey38$68,088
13Minnesota36$42,713
14Pennsylvania36$37,466
15Indiana36$35,412
16New York34$62,051
17Arizona34$43,394
18South Carolina33$41,399
19Massachusetts32$48,796
20Illinois32$46,383
21Tennessee23$48,171
22Nevada22$42,825
23Nebraska20$31,921
24Iowa17$45,148
25Idaho15$43,090
26Utah15$39,867
27Missouri14$40,299
28District of Columbia13$37,198
29Connecticut11$53,301
30Wisconsin11$42,734
31Louisiana10$46,919
32New Mexico9$51,987
33Alaska9$46,122
34West Virginia8$47,373
35Wyoming8$38,491
36North Dakota6$52,359
37Kentucky6$44,992
38Oklahoma6$40,740
39New Hampshire5$46,690
40Montana5$39,981
41Alabama5$36,870
42Arkansas4$46,231
43Kansas4$46,842
44Delaware4$37,472
45Maine4$35,384
46Mississippi2$41,767
47Rhode Island2$33,184
48Washington0$61,161
49Vermont0$44,929
50South Dakota0$41,778
51Hawaii0$45,044

Where are land surveyors in high demand?

Land surveyors are in high demand in Roseville, CA. There are currently 5 job openings for land surveyors here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country land surveyors are in the most demand.
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