Professional surveyor demographics and statistics in the US
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Professional surveyor gender statistics
26.5% of professional surveyors are women and 73.5% of professional surveyors are men.
- Male, 73.5%
- Female, 26.5%
Professional surveyor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.5% |
| Female | 26.5% |
Professional surveyor gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,898
Female income
$48,775
Professional surveyor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in professional surveyor positions over time. Currently, 26.5% of professional surveyors are female.
Professional surveyor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.18% | 30.82% |
| 2011 | 64.30% | 35.70% |
| 2012 | 62.35% | 37.65% |
| 2013 | 71.03% | 28.97% |
| 2014 | 74.19% | 25.81% |
| 2015 | 69.55% | 30.45% |
| 2016 | 69.36% | 30.64% |
| 2017 | 69.69% | 30.31% |
| 2018 | 70.46% | 29.54% |
| 2019 | 74.80% | 25.20% |
| 2020 | 75.15% | 24.85% |
| 2021 | 73.49% | 26.51% |
Professional surveyor related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Surveyor | 73% | 27% |
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Professional surveyor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among professional surveyors is White, which makes up 75.9% of all professional surveyors. Comparatively, 10.6% of professional surveyors are Hispanic or Latino and 4.9% of professional surveyors are Asian.
- White, 75.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.6%
- Asian, 4.9%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Black or African American, 3.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Professional surveyor race
| Professional surveyor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.6% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Black or African American | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Professional surveyor race and ethnicity over time
See how professional surveyor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Professional surveyor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.32% | 3.54% | 2.70% | 7.01% |
| 2011 | 86.91% | 3.85% | 3.62% | 4.20% |
| 2012 | 83.39% | 3.49% | 3.91% | 6.01% |
| 2013 | 85.10% | 3.34% | 3.33% | 6.61% |
| 2014 | 87.42% | 2.51% | 3.12% | 5.15% |
| 2015 | 81.20% | 2.40% | 4.79% | 9.50% |
| 2016 | 79.21% | 3.66% | 5.70% | 9.49% |
| 2017 | 83.79% | 2.93% | 4.25% | 5.95% |
| 2018 | 82.90% | 3.79% | 3.57% | 6.87% |
| 2019 | 83.83% | 3.40% | 2.33% | 7.98% |
| 2020 | 80.52% | 4.15% | 2.92% | 9.41% |
| 2021 | 75.92% | 3.27% | 4.87% | 10.61% |
Professional surveyor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian professional surveyors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino professional surveyors have the lowest average salary at $50,404.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,856 |
| White | $50,815 |
| Black or African American | $50,606 |
| Asian | $51,819 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,404 |
Professional surveyor age breakdown
The average age of professional surveyors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the professional surveyor population.
Professional surveyor age breakdown
| Professional Surveyor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Professional surveyor educational attainment
The most common degree for professional surveyors is bachelor's degree, with 47% of professional surveyors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 47%
- Associate, 25%
- Master's, 9%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 14%
Professional surveyors by degree level
| Professional surveyor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 47% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 14% |
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Professional surveyor employment statistics
Most professional surveyors work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where professional surveyors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where professional surveyors work.
Professional surveyor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 30% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Professional surveyor jobs by company type
Employees with the professional surveyor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most professional surveyors prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Professional surveyor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 15% |
Professional surveyor jobs by industry
The most common industries for professional surveyors are professional, government and technology.
Professional surveyor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 39% |
| Government | 16% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Education | 6% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Real Estate | 6% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
Professional surveyor turnover and employment statistics
Professional surveyor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for professional surveyors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Professional surveyor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Professional 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 professional surveyor tenure
The average professional surveyor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 95 professional surveyors resumes in Zippia's database.
Professional surveyor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 26% |
Professional surveyor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of professional 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Electronics Technician | 3.19% | 68,281 |
| Validation Engineer | 3.66% | 28,394 |
| Professional Surveyor | 7.05% | - |
| Hardware Engineer | 7.52% | 53,213 |
| Environmental Engineer | 7.95% | 24,787 |
| Landscape Architecture Professor | 9.38% | 18,253 |
| Architect In Training | 11.82% | 96,184 |
Similar professional surveyor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Electronics Technician | 3.19% | 68,281 |
| Validation Engineer | 3.66% | 28,394 |
| Hardware Engineer | 7.52% | 53,213 |
| Environmental Engineer | 7.95% | 24,787 |
| Landscape Architecture Professor | 9.38% | 18,253 |
| Architect In Training | 11.82% | 96,184 |
Foreign languages spoken by professional surveyors
- Spanish, 100.0%
Professional surveyor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |