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What is a surfacer and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a surfacer. For example, did you know that they make an average of $24.68 an hour? That's $51,325 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 2% and produce 1,400 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreSurfacerUS Average
Salary
4.0

Avg. Salary $51,325

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
6.0

Growth rate 2%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
9.1
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.51%

Asian 10.04%

Black or African American 5.23%

Hispanic or Latino 15.37%

Unknown 3.69%

White 65.16%

Gender

female 22.22%

male 77.78%

Age - 43
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 - 43
Stress level
6.0

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity level
7.7

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
6.2

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a surfacer

  1. Explore surfacer education requirements

    Most common surfacer degrees

    High School Diploma

    54.5 %

    Bachelor's

    27.3 %

    Diploma

    9.1 %
  2. Start to develop specific surfacer skills

    SkillsPercentages
    CG100.00%
  3. Complete relevant surfacer training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New surfacers 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 surfacer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real surfacer resumes.
  4. Apply for surfacer jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a surfacer 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 surfacer salary

The average surfacer salary in the United States is $51,325 per year or $25 per hour. Surfacer salaries range between $24,000 and $106,000 per year.

Average surfacer salary
$51,325 Yearly
$24.68 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

Editorial Staff

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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